Recreational Therapist PRN
About The Position
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehab is seeking a PRN Recreational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient day treatment setting in Dallas, Texas. The therapist will work with patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and acquired brain injuries (ABI), supporting their return to the highest possible level of independence and community reintegration. Care is provided one-on-one and in small groups, with a focus on functional and leisure activities, reducing stress in the home, and decreasing caregiver burden. The role requires working knowledge of adaptive equipment, tools, and resources that support patients and families in achieving functional outcomes. Driving may be required. The therapist plans and provides individualized recreational therapy interventions, collaborates with other rehabilitation professionals, educates patients and families, documents progress, and helps ensure activities follow facility policies and safety guidelines. Weekend availability is required; flexibility to pick up weekday shifts is a plus. The position is PRN and pays $27 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field.
- Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, and adaptability when working with diverse patient populations.
- Must be available for weekend shifts.
- Working knowledge of adaptive equipment, tools, and resources that support functional outcomes following SCI and ABI.
Nice To Haves
- Flexibility to pick up weekday shifts is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and implement recreational therapy programs tailored to patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs.
- Assess patients and create individualized treatment plans to support rehabilitation goals.
- Use therapeutic activities such as arts, music, games, exercise, and community outings to promote functional improvement.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists.
- Educate patients and families about recreational therapy and provide strategies for continued engagement after discharge.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and participate in team meetings to discuss care plans.
- Ensure activities comply with facility policies and safety guidelines.
