Recreational Therapist

About Us

At NeuLife Rehabilitation of Michigan, we're more than just a workplace; we're a community committed to compassion, quality care, and supporting both our persons served and our team. We offer:

• Person-Centered Care: Custom rehabilitation plans tailored to each resident's unique goals and needs
• Skilled, Compassionate Team: Highly trained staff dedicated to delivering high-quality, meaningful care
• Innovative, Supportive Environment: Best practices and technology in a safe, collaborative setting to help residents thrive

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments to identify person served strengths, limitations, interests, and therapeutic recreation needs to develop a comprehensive understanding of their condition and functioning.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that outline goals, interventions, and expected outcomes based on assessed needs and physician orders when applicable.
• Implements therapeutic recreation interventions designed to improve physical, cognitive, emotional, social, behavioral, and leisure functioning.
• Uses purposeful activities and therapeutic modalities to promote independence, safety, motivation, community integration, and overall quality of life.
• Continuously assesses and documents person served progress, modifying treatment plans and interventions as necessary to support optimal outcomes.
• Educates persons served, families, and staff on therapeutic activities, adaptive strategies, and recommendations that support carryover outside of formal treatment sessions.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care and continuity of services.
• Attends person served team meetings, care conferences, and other interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records in compliance with company policy and applicable state, federal, and CARF standards.
• Ensures therapeutic equipment and materials are used appropriately and safely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field from an accredited program required.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential in good standing required. Must be eligible to practice in Michigan upon hire.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance required.
• Two years of experience conducting recreational therapy treatment programs preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, developmental disabilities, or behavioral health needs preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize independently.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in scheduling and respond to changing client and operational needs.
• Empathy and a genuine desire to help persons served improve their quality of life.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist clients with mobility and care needs.
• Ability to travel between multiple locations as required.