Recreation Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• CTRS or TRS/TXC certified
• Minimum of Bachelors Level Degree required in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Studies with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, and/or related degree to Therapeutic Recreation.
• CPR/AED/FIRST AID Certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association only)
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license
• Agency-required auto liability insurance (100k/300k Bodily Injury)
• Access to a private personal laptop or desktop computer for HIPAA compliance
• Professional Liability Insurance (with $1 million/$3 million coverage limit)
• Social Security Card
• Resume

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one home and community Recreation Therapy to children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and behavioral/mental health diagnoses.
• Create tailored goals to meet the needs of individual clients.
• Document on each session.
• Communicate with other team members and service providers.
• Turn in timely documentation including weekly invoicing, progress notes, and related paperwork.
• Travel to current or prospective clients’ homes.
• Transport client(s) during client visits.
• Track SMART goals and progress through weekly documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader.
• Implement patient care plans through home and community goal-related activities.
• Work independently, manage one’s own time and the time of client(s).

Benefits

• Hourly Rate is based on education/experience.