Cert Recreation Therapist - Long Term Care - (Mon - Fri, 8a - 4:30p)

About the role

The Certified Recreation Therapist position is located at UH Lakewood Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, within the Long Term Care Unit (UHLMC). This is a full‑time role.

Schedule

Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents, develop individualized Therapeutic Recreation plans, document progress, and modify interventions based on resident needs and responses.
• Plan and facilitate individual and group therapeutic recreation programs using a variety of modalities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care plan meetings and communicate resident progress, needs, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the TR team on department planning, operations, and effective service delivery.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and help ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to TR interns, assistants, volunteers, and non‑certified recreation therapists.
• Maintain professional knowledge and stay current with advances in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Promote quality improvement, patient and staff safety, cultural diversity, and age‑appropriate care.
• Provide courteous, respectful service while meeting residents’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Graduation from college program with major in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), or other professional discipline certification when used in Recreation Therapy activities. Must maintain current certification for continued employment.
• Verbal communication skills required to lead therapeutic activities.
• Written communication skills required to complete required documentation.
• If required by the department or program, must maintain current BCLS or HeartSavers certification.
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