CTRS - Therapeutic Recreational Specialist

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Rockland, ME

1d•$30 - $31

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is hiring a full-time Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) for its outpatient neuro rehabilitation clinic. The role uses therapeutic recreation and meaningful, real-world activities to help people with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and other neurological conditions rebuild independence, confidence, and quality of life. The CTRS works with a collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. The position offers $30.00–$31.25 per hour and a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Rehab Without Walls provides neurorehabilitation in patients’ natural home and community environments, as well as in workplaces and schools, to help people regain functional capabilities and independence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy, or equivalent.
Maintain certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRT) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
Maintain professional license and/or certification if required by the state of practice.
At least two years of therapeutic therapy experience and therapeutic recreation program design experience.
Experience working with patients with neurologic or orthopedic injuries or conditions.
Effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to and from multiple assignments or locations daily.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and set measurable objectives and goals in conjunction with the rehabilitation team.
Adjust treatment to achieve the best possible results in independence and function.
Plan, organize, and coordinate recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education.
Interview patients to assess capabilities, interests, and barriers; monitor progress and recommend program changes as needed.
Design community reintegration activities that address patients’ physical and cognitive needs during recreational and leisure activities, and help patients understand and manage their needs and limitations during function.
Regularly reassess treatment effectiveness, patient progress toward goals, and the need to modify goals or treatment.
Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, patient, family members, and others as applicable.
Observe, document, and report changes in patients’ condition or status to the Clinical Coordinator, Program Manager or DCM, attending physician, and other treatment team members.
Consult with medical providers about patient evaluation and treatment, progress, and discharge from treatment.
Maintain and submit evaluation, treatment, and billing documentation according to required formats and timelines.
Follow the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs, professional practice standards, and applicable state and federal laws.
May supervise rehabilitation specialists as they carry out patient-related activities within the treatment plan.
Perform other duties as assigned.