CTRS - Therapeutic Recreational Specialist

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
• Makes recommendations for modifications to program based on patient progress
• Designs community reintegration activities to assist the patient with their physical and cognitive needs during physical recreational/leisure activity
• Aids the patient in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function
• Regularly reassesses 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy, or the equivalent
• Maintains certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRT) 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

About the Role

Delivers meaningful, patient-centered therapy with competitive pay and a $2,500 sign-on bonus in a supportive clinical environment.

Collaborates with a supportive rehab team to set goals, build treatment plans, and bring them to life in ways that actually matter to daily living.

Helps patients rebuild independence through meaningful, real-world activities and creative therapeutic recreation.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a background check.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more.

Pay

USD $30.00 / Hour

Schedule

Full-time position

Company Information

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care.

It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities.

For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.