Recreational Therapist - CTRS

Scottish Rite for Children•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreational Therapist provides therapeutic recreation services to patients at Scottish Rite. The role assesses patients’ leisure functioning and related needs, sets leisure-related goals, and determines interventions to achieve them. The therapist documents clinical treatment in the EMR, prepares progress reports for the treatment team, and contributes to interdisciplinary care. The position also supports recreational equipment and spaces, collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies, attends assigned camps, and maintains professional certification.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Leisure with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.
Current professional-level certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
Current CPR certification.
Current driver's license and eligibility to drive hospital vehicles.

Responsibilities

Interview and assess patients’ leisure functioning and leisure-related needs.
Establish appropriate leisure-related goals based on assessment findings and determine interventions to achieve them.
Record clinical treatment notes in the EMR and prepare progress reports for oral presentation to treatment team members.
Provide therapeutic recreation services offered to patients at Scottish Rite.
Monitor recreational equipment and related areas, and report needs for repairs or replacement of supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and attend rounds, patient care conferences, and assigned family meetings.
Work collaboratively with other SRC departments.
Serve as liaison with at least one community agency that promotes access and inclusion for patients served by SRC.
Attend assigned SRC camps.
Make recommendations for personal and/or departmental performance improvement.
Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain professional certification(s).