CTRS / Therapeutic Recreational Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation in Dallas, TX seeks a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist to deliver client-centered, functional therapy in a home and community neurorehabilitation setting. You design schedules with clinical autonomy and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation, CTRT certification, and 2+ years of experience in neuro/orthopedic rehab, with strong communication and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy or equivalent.
• Maintains CTRT certification through NCTRC.
• Maintains license/certification as required by the state where CTRS practices.
• Minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience and program design.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and set measurable goals with the rehabilitation team.
• Adjust treatment to maximize independence and function.
• Plan and coordinate recreation activities and functional leisure skills.
• Interview patient to assess capabilities/interests/barriers and monitor progress.

Skills

CTRT certification

Therapeutic recreation design

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Are you an Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist who values flexibility and functional therapy? At Rehab Without Walls, you’ll provide client-centered, functional therapy in our Home & Community Neurorehabilitation program in Dallas, TX, with the autonomy to design your schedule and the support of a collaborative team. Help clients work toward real-life goals while enjoying clinical autonomy, schedule flexibility, and a supportive team environment.

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. Monitors progress and recommends changes/modifications to program as necessary
• Designs community reintegration activities to assist the patient with their physical and cognitive needs during physical recreational/leisure activity Assists the patient in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function
• Regularly re-assesses 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

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 our Line of Business

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. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.