Pediatric Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Day Shift

Cincinnati Children's; Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days PTO per year

PTO rollover

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Recreational Therapist to support the Burnet Campus in Cincinnati, OH. This full-time position provides day shifts (8:00 am–4:30 pm, with some 10:00 am–6:30 pm days), 40 hours per week, and 1.0 FTE.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs and develop therapeutic recreation interventions, lead groups and individual sessions, document outcomes, and promote social participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• CTRS certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to assess patient needs and develop individualized therapeutic recreation interventions that support overall treatment goals.
• Facilitate therapeutic recreation activities designed to improve or restore social, cognitive, physical, emotional, and leisure functioning.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic leisure interventions to promote self-expression, self-esteem, independence, and healthy coping skills.
• Provide person-centered care and engage patients with varying levels of cognitive, physical, emotional, and social functioning.
• Lead and facilitate both individual and group therapeutic recreation sessions in a safe, therapeutic, and engaging environment.
• Assess patient progress, document interventions and outcomes, and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Encourage community engagement and social participation through structured outings and reintegration experiences when appropriate.
• Educate patients and families regarding the benefits of therapeutic recreation and the role of leisure.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and CTRS certification requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, treatment planning conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills while maintaining a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Certified through the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Recreational Therapist to support the Burnet Campus in Cincinnati, OH. This full-time position provides day shifts (8:00 am–4:30 pm, with some 10:00 am–6:30 pm days), 40 hours per week, and 1.0 FTE.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs and develop therapeutic recreation interventions, lead groups and individual sessions, document outcomes, and promote social participation.