Recreation Therapist - Geriatrics & Rehab Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Durham, NC is seeking a Recreation Therapist to provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapy services within PM&R.

The position serves residents of the Community Living Center and assists in outpatient services. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in therapeutic recreation or related field and be CTRS certified, with knowledge of health and safety regulations and strong team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure with option in therapeutic recreation
• CTRS certification by NCTRC required or CTRS equivalent
• Must be US citizen and proficient in English
• Experience at GS-11 level with KSAs in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient recreation therapy interventions
• Provide evidence-based recreation therapy within PM&R and outpatient settings
• Document findings, return-to-clinic orders, and progress notes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and participate in national programs

Skills

Adapt assessment tools

Clinical reasoning

Interpret referrals

Health and safety compliance

Clear communication

Screening and evaluation

Evidence-based therapy

Recreation therapy knowledge

Driving patients

Education

Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS certification

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Durham, NC is seeking a Recreation Therapist to provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapy services within PM&R.

The position serves residents of the Community Living Center and assists in outpatient services. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in therapeutic recreation or related field and be CTRS certified, with knowledge of health and safety regulations and strong team collaboration skills.