Recreational Therapist

Select Medical•Dallas, TX

73d•$50,960•Onsite

About The Position

There is an immediate opening for a dynamic, committed full-time recreation therapist for the outpatient Day Neuro and SCI Max Programs at Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas. We serve adults with acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries in an outpatient setting. The recreation therapist works in a team environment with a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and neuropsychologist to create a comprehensive rehabilitation program to meet the individual needs of the patient and family.

Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
Certified experience in a medical setting required.
Experience working with adults with acquired brain injury/spinal cord injury.
Understanding of impact of brain injury and spinal cord injury on participation in leisure activities.
Demonstrate personal characteristics of creativity and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Create individualized treatment plans targeting return to leisure and community reintegration.
Work in a team environment with a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and neuropsychologist to create a comprehensive rehabilitation program to meet the individual needs of the patient and family.