Therapeutic Recreational Specialist / CTRS

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•San Luis Obispo, CA

5d•$40 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is building a team of passionate clinicians dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their independence where it matters most by bringing their innovative Home and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Program to California's Central Coast. They serve clients throughout San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Paso Robles, Templeton, and surrounding communities. Their therapists empower individuals recovering from brain injuries, stroke, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological conditions to achieve meaningful goals in their everyday lives. This role involves meeting clients where life happens, helping them navigate real-world challenges and milestones such as preparing meals, navigating grocery stores, returning to work, enjoying outdoor recreation, or reconnecting with activities they love. The position offers a flexible schedule, paid hourly compensation including treatment and documentation time, mileage reimbursement, and no weekends or holidays required. There are also opportunities for continuing education, professional development, career growth, and advancement pathways within a supportive leadership and collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy, or the equivalent
Maintains certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
Maintains professional license and/or certification if required by the state in which the CTRS practices
Minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience and therapeutic recreation program design
Experience working with patients with neurologic or orthopedic injuries or conditions
Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Able to work independently and part of a team
Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail
Has reliable transportation and can travel to/from multiple assignments/locations on a daily basis

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive evaluations, assessing the needs of the patients, and sets measurable objectives and goals that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team
Adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results in independence and/or function
Plans, organizes, and coordinates recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education
Interviews the patient to assess capabilities/interests/barriers. Monitors progress and recommends changes/modifications to program as necessary
Designs community reintegration activities to assist the patient with their physical and cognitive needs during physical recreational/leisure activity
Assists the patient in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function
Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
Communicates patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, patient, family members, and others as applicable
Observes/documents and reports changes in the condition/status of the person receiving services to the Clinical Coordinator, Program Manager or DCM, attending physician and other treatment team members
Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation & treatment, progress of the patient & discharge from treatment
Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulation
Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
May work with rehabilitation specialists in fulfilling the patient’s treatment plan through instruction in patient-related activities to be carried out by the rehabilitation specialist with supervision provided by the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Performs other duties as assigned