Inpatient Therapeutic Recreation Specialist — CTRS/RT

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Hospital is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to evaluate and treat in inpatient or acute care settings. You will complete assessments, set goals, and develop treatment plans while adhering to documentation timelines.

This non-exempt role requires RT experience in Psychiatry, hospital exposure preferred, with collaboration across the interprofessional team to enhance patient quality of life and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Therapeutic Recreation
• One year experience in a therapeutic recreational program in a health care setting
• RECTH license or CTRS certification
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient evaluations, sets goals, develops treatment plans, and documents timelines.
• Collaborates with interprofessional care team and serves as a clinical resource on therapy practices.
• Acts as patient advocate and contributes to improving patient satisfaction.
• Maintains professional relationships and effective communication with physicians, patients, and staff.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Houston Methodist Hospital is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to evaluate and treat in inpatient or acute care settings. You will complete assessments, set goals, and develop treatment plans while adhering to documentation timelines.

This non-exempt role requires RT experience in Psychiatry, hospital exposure preferred, with collaboration across the interprofessional team to enhance patient quality of life and safety.