Therapeutic Recreation Specialist / CTRS

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation • Corpus Christi, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking a Licensed Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) for a flexible PRN role in Corpus Christi, TX. This position involves treating individuals with neurological injuries, such as TBI/CVA, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care. The role offers a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, intensive 1:1 therapy, continuity of care, team collaboration, reimbursed drive time and mileage, no weekend shifts, and access to educational programs and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Current Cardiopulmonary Rescutiation certification is required.
• Must successfully complete any/all required pre-employment evaluation test(s) per policy in each assigned area of practice.
• Good organizational and communication skills are needed.
• Ability to function with minimum supervision.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy or the equivalent plus a minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience is required.
• Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques generally required.
• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation program design and the ability to obtain National Therapeutic Recreational Specialist certification within one year of employment required.
• Maintain professional license and/or certification as required by the state in which the therapist practices.
• Effective communication skills also required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge & experience treating neurological injuries, such as TBI/CVA

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and coordinates recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education.
• Interviews the person served to assess capabilities/interests/barriers.
• Monitors progress and recommends changes or modifications to the program as required.
• Consults with physicians and other members of the rehabilitation team regarding therapeutic recreation goals for program referrals.
• Coordinates activities with staff/rehabilitation team and participates in care planning meetings.
• Communicates with community service organizations to develop resources for recreational programs.
• Acts as a liaison to outside community recreation/leisure avocation agencies.
• Designs community reintegration activities to assist the person receiving services with their physical and cognitive needs during physical recreational/leisure activity.
• Assists the person receiving services in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function.
• Provides training to the person receiving services and, as appropriate, all others involved in that person's rehabilitation.
• Analyzes and documents the result of any training.
• Performs a thorough evaluation, assessing the needs of the person receiving services, and sets measurable objectives that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team.
• Adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results.
• Applies professional knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice, to facilitate problem resolutions, and thereby the achievement of individualized goals and outcomes for the person served.
• Reports progress to the rehabilitation staff, person receiving services, and family members.
• Observes/documents and reports changes in the condition of the person served to the Clinical Coordinator/designee, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate.
• Provides treatment progress and status documentation in accordance with the Plan of Treatment.
• Participates in the team process, provides input and effective treatment strategies.
• Attends case conferences and family educational meetings.
• Develops, teaches, and assesses the plan of treatment.
• Guides the Rehabilitation Specialist/Certified Nursing Assistant in fulfillment of the plan.
• Uses appropriate methods and tools in all teaching and training activities, including those associated with discharge.
• Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature.
• Shares information only when the recipient’s right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is clearly in the best interest of the person served.
• Collects and documents items necessary for the organization to complete a thorough and effective program evaluation and program improvement.
• Attends, participates in, and/or conducts internal staff development programs, obtains continuing education as required by Company policy and regulations.
• Maintains and enhances clinical practice skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned in response to the person serviced, office, and/or program needs.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• Intensive rehab providing 1:1 therapy, treating clients for 4-6 hours per week, per discpline
• Continuity of Care as the Primary Therapist from Eval to Discharge
• Team collaboration & Co-Treats
• Drive Time reimbursed at your clinical rate + Mileage Reimbursement
• No weekend shifts
• Educational Program Access
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level