Recreation Therapist (CTRS): Lead Therapeutic Programs

North Shore Medical Center; Colonial Acres Mobile Home Park (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Training & advancement

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center is seeking a Recreation Therapist to plan, organize, and lead recreation programs under physician-directed care and RN supervision.

You will assess client leisure needs, develop treatment goals, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate therapy into care. A Bachelor's degree and CTRS certification are required, with inpatient experience preferred and BLS certification expected. Excellent communication in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CTRS certification required.
• Inpatient experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead recreation programs for clients.
• Assess client leisure needs and develop treatment goals.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to integrate recreation therapy.
• Develop a weekly schedule of planned client activities.
• Attend treatment team meetings and coordinate with community agencies.

Skills

Team collaboration

Treatment planning

Group therapy facilitation

Leisure education

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CTRS certification

Inpatient experience

Job description

North Shore Medical Center is seeking a Recreation Therapist to plan, organize, and lead recreation programs under physician-directed care and RN supervision.

You will assess client leisure needs, develop treatment goals, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate therapy into care. A Bachelor's degree and CTRS certification are required, with inpatient experience preferred and BLS certification expected. Excellent communication in English is essential.