Recreation Therapist - Inpatient Rehab & Community Reentry

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through the VA Northern California Health Care System seeks a Recreation Therapist with expertise in program development and diversified recreation therapy services.

The role focuses on assessment, planning, and execution of patient-centered recreation therapy within a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehab setting. The incumbent supports complex medical and mental health cases, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and adheres to VA qualification

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and proficient in English
• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure with NCTRC approval
• CTRS certification or NCTRC approval required
• Federal qualification standard adherence and certification requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct, analyze, interpret, and report assessment data
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
• Provide direct patient care with supervision on complex cases
• Review and evaluate recreation therapy consults and evaluations
• Recommend adaptations and assistive technology for therapy
• Deliver evidence-based recreation therapy interventions

Skills

Program development

Administrative tasks

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in therapeutic recreation

CTRS certified or NCTRC-approved degree

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs through the VA Northern California Health Care System seeks a Recreation Therapist with expertise in program development and diversified recreation therapy services.

The role focuses on assessment, planning, and execution of patient-centered recreation therapy within a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehab setting. The incumbent supports complex medical and mental health cases, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and adheres to VA qualification