Recreation Therapist – Geriatrics & Mental Health Unit

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Recreation Therapist for the Geriatrics and Extended Care section within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at CAHVCS in Tuskegee, Alabama.

The role focuses on providing recreation therapy to residents in a High Intensity Psychiatric Unit, ensuring patient safety and therapeutic outcomes. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or a CTRS/NCTRC-approved credential, with KSAs in assessment, clinical reasoning, and patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure with option in therapeutic recreation.
• Must be CTRS certified by NCTRC or have a CTRS-equivalent credential.
• Education/Certification requirements may be grandfathered for current VA employees per policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recreation therapy for residents in High Intensity Psychiatric Unit.
• Follow policies to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to support treatment goals.
• Maintain documentation and protect sensitive data in line with privacy laws.

Skills

Assessment tools

Clinical reasoning

Communication with patients

Infection control

Education of patients/families

Education

Bachelor's in recreation therapy

CTRS certification

NCTRC approval

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Recreation Therapist for the Geriatrics and Extended Care section within Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at CAHVCS in Tuskegee, Alabama.

The role focuses on providing recreation therapy to residents in a High Intensity Psychiatric Unit, ensuring patient safety and therapeutic outcomes. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or a CTRS/NCTRC-approved credential, with KSAs in assessment, clinical reasoning, and patient