CTRS-Certified Recreation Therapist

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and药

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta seeks a Recreational Therapist (CTRS certified) to join the Lighthouse Clinical Services Team in Augusta, GA. The role focuses on integrating therapeutic recreation programs to improve patients' physical and mental health in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include designing plans, leading groups, coordinating activities, and ensuring safe, patient-centered care aligned with Universal Health Services standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration or an equivalent program from an accredited university.
• Board of Recreation Therapist Licensure and certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS) or be eligible to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs designed to increase, maintain or restore physical and mental health function as directed by the physician.
• Responsible for assisting patients in reaching their maximum performance levels in the areas of leisure, adaptive and recreational activities.
• Develop treatment plan based on evaluation findings and other relevant data gathered through treatment team that includes appropriate short and long term goals.
• Provides orientation to recreation therapy for patients by conducting groups in recreation therapy and based on the population of the group.
• Takes the time to plan the activities in advance in order to allow for effective introduction, the activity and closure.
• Assures the scheduling is done effectively on the weekends, in the evenings and in conjunction with approved off-campus activities.
• Responsible for working with a team in the delivery of care and participates in educational experiences for interns.

Skills

CTRS certified

Recreational Therapy

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Job description

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta seeks a Recreational Therapist (CTRS certified) to join the Lighthouse Clinical Services Team in Augusta, GA. The role focuses on integrating therapeutic recreation programs to improve patients' physical and mental health in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include designing plans, leading groups, coordinating activities, and ensuring safe, patient-centered care aligned with Universal Health Services standards and regulatory requirements.