Certified Recreational Therapist - Part Time

Augusta Health; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Health is seeking a Recreation Therapist to deliver services to patients within the Recreation Therapy Department’s scope of care. The therapist will plan and implement patient care under department policy and maintain professional standards, reporting to the Inpatient Therapy Supervisor.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation (preferred) and eligibility or current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by NCTRC, plus licensure as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation preferred.
• Eligible for, or currently certified as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the NCTRC.
• Licensure as Recreational Therapist in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Recreation Therapy services to patients within the department’s scope of service.
• Maintain professional standards and adhere to department policies and procedures.
• Report to the Inpatient Therapy Supervisor.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited school

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) eligibility/certification by NCTRC

Job description

A certified recreation Therapist is responsible for the delivery of services to patients within the Recreation Therapy Departments scope of service. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for assigned patient’s plan of care within the domain of Recreation Therapy. The Recreation Therapist must maintain standards of a professional therapist and must be able to provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Reports to the Inpatient Therapy Supervisor.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Therapeutic Recreation preferred.
• Eligible for, or currently certified as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation.

Licensure:

Recreational therapist Licensure in the state of Virginia.

Equal Opportunity:

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.