Neuro Rehab Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation in Rockland, ME is seeking a full-time Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) for our outpatient neuro rehabilitation clinic. You will use therapeutic recreation and real-world activities to help individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and other neurological conditions regain independence and quality of life.

Join a collaborative rehab team, participate in evaluations, design recreation programs, and document progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy.
• Maintains certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRT) through the 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations, assessing patient needs and sets measurable objectives with the rehab team.
• Adjusts treatment to maximize independence and function.
• Plans and coordinates recreation activities and leisure skills.
• Interviews patients to assess capabilities and monitors progress.
• Designs community reintegration activities for physical and cognitive needs.
• Re-assesses treatment effectiveness and modifies goals as needed.
• Communicates progress to the treatment team, physician, patient and family.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Organized

Travel-ready

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy

CTRT certification (NCTRC)

State license/certification if required

Job description

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation in Rockland, ME is seeking a full-time Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) for our outpatient neuro rehabilitation clinic. You will use therapeutic recreation and real-world activities to help individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and other neurological conditions regain independence and quality of life.

Join a collaborative rehab team, participate in evaluations, design recreation programs, and document progress