Recreational Therapist - PT - Days - MRHS

Memorial Healthcare

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides specialized care for people with complex multiple trauma, stroke, brain injury, and other rehabilitation needs. Services include inpatient care at Memorial Regional Hospital South, outpatient care at five locations, home health, long-term care resources at Memorial Manor, and pediatric developmental therapy through Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

The Recreational Therapist evaluates patients and develops treatment plans using therapeutic recreation and leisure activities. Treatment is delivered in individual sessions and in small and large groups. The therapist assesses patient needs, sets treatment goals, coordinates activities, monitors progress and intervention effectiveness, and helps patients and their families learn about leisure lifestyles and community recreational resources.

The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. No prior work experience is required. A bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy is required. The posting lists BLS credentials from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, including specified e-card, RQI, certification, and grace-period options. It also lists CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) granted through NCTRC as additional credential information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy.
• BLS credential, with listed options including American Heart Association e-card, RQI e-card, non-e-card certification, grace-period credential, or Red Cross certification.
• Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) granted through the NCTRC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and establish recreational therapy goals and objectives tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Coordinate therapeutic recreation activities for small and large groups, observe patient responses, and encourage socialization.
• Evaluate each patient’s progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
• Provide patients and their families with information about leisure lifestyles and raise awareness of recreational resources in their community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level