Recreational Therapist - Pediatrics - Full Time

Pediatric Specialty Care • Hopewell Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide treatment services and recreation activities to individuals using a variety of techniques in order to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual functioning in order to facilitate full participation in life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy from an accredited institution required
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities
• Experience working in a long term care or hospital setting
• Experience with pediatric population
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

• “CTRS” (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) credentialed preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive assessment of each child, and determine needs areas
• Plan course of treatment to address needs areas by writing individualized goals for the child
• Implement activity-based interventions to work toward accomplishing goals developed by therapist
• Evaluate the current plan quarterly to assess effectiveness of goals and interventions
• Document the process
• Assist nursing staff and other disciplines as needed
• Attend program meetings, such as IEPs, ISPs, appointments etc

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level