Geriatrics Recreation Therapist: Rehab & Assessment Expert

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Durham VA Health Care System, is seeking a Recreation Therapist (CTRS) to serve residents of the Community Living Center and assist in outpatient services. The role requires CTRS certification or a therapeutic recreation degree approved by NCTRC, with strong assessment and communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must meet basic requirements: US citizenship, English proficiency, and appropriate education.

Qualifications

• Must be a CTRS certified by the NCTRC; or have a bachelor's in therapeutic recreation approved by NCTRC.
• Education requirements include CTRS certification as a condition of employment.
• Ability to interpret referrals and apply health and safety regulations to patient care.
• Adapt assessment tools and interventions to complex diagnoses and functional deficits.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, caregivers and other health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Serve residents of the Community Living Center and assist in outpatient services.
• Adapt and apply recreation therapy assessments and interventions.
• Drive patients as needed; driving license and health clearance required.
• Collaborate with the PM&R team to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment adaptation

Interdisciplinary communication

Therapy assessment skills

Evidence-based therapy techniques

Biopsychosocial understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation (NCTRC approved)

Bachelor's degree in any field + CTRS (NCTRC approved)

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Durham VA Health Care System, is seeking a Recreation Therapist (CTRS) to serve residents of the Community Living Center and assist in outpatient services. The role requires CTRS certification or a therapeutic recreation degree approved by NCTRC, with strong assessment and communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates must meet basic requirements: US citizenship, English proficiency, and appropriate education.