Part-Time Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Novant Health; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Novant Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time Recreation Therapist to plan, direct and provide assessments and therapeutic recreational activities in line with NC board requirements and physician orders.

You'll conduct assessments, deliver group and individual sessions, manage a caseload, maintain records, and collaborate with the care team to support patients across ages and backgrounds at Presbyterian Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from NRPA/AALR-accredited program.
• National Certification (CTRS) and NC licensure required by date.
• One year clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for new patients.
• Provide clinical services to a wide range of ages, cultures and backgrounds.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records.
• Take patients to the gym groups.
• Conduct recreational therapy groups and therapeutic recreational activities to patients per orders.
• Daily check in with patients on each unit.
• Assist with MILIEU management.
• Maintain a caseload and responsible for documentation regarding caseload patients.
• Directing and provision of assessment and of psycho-educational groups.
• Able to participate in process improvements, team meetings, and/or dept specific committee meetings.

Skills

Assessments

Group facilitation

Psycho-educational groups

Caseload management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree NRPA/AALR accredited

CTRS certification

NC Licensure (LRT)

New graduate eligibility

Job description

Novant Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time Recreation Therapist to plan, direct and provide assessments and therapeutic recreational activities in line with NC board requirements and physician orders.

You'll conduct assessments, deliver group and individual sessions, manage a caseload, maintain records, and collaborate with the care team to support patients across ages and backgrounds at Presbyterian Medical Center.