Inpatient Brain Injury CTRS Recreation Therapist

Shepherd Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Recreation Therapist (CTRS) to join the inpatient Acquired Brain Injury program expansion. You will develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan, coordinate leisure-based activities, and support patient reintegration into home communities.

Responsibilities include scheduling classes and outings, assessing equipment needs, guiding families, and supervising students and aides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited program.
• Three years of experience in Recreation Therapy.
• Certification by NCTRC as a CTRS is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate recreation/leisure-based treatments for patients.
• Schedule and implement weekly patient meetings, classes, outings, and in-center activities.
• Determine equipment needs and discharge planning requirements in collaboration with the care team.
• Teach classes and lectures and facilitate patient, family, and caregiver involvement.
• Supervise duties of students, volunteers, aides, and other staff; may float to inpatient, post-acute, or outpatient programs.

Skills

Recreation Therapy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Recreation Therapist (CTRS) to join the inpatient Acquired Brain Injury program expansion. You will develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan, coordinate leisure-based activities, and support patient reintegration into home communities.

Responsibilities include scheduling classes and outings, assessing equipment needs, guiding families, and supervising students and aides.