Recreational Therapist

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 71.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is seeking a dedicated Recreational Therapist to deliver individual and group therapeutic recreational services to patients. The role requires scheduling Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, and working in person within Rehabilitation Services.

You will screen patients, develop goals and treatment plans, document progress, and participate in program evaluation. A Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy with CTRS and CPR certification are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field from an accredited program.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential through NCTRC at time of appointment.
• Maintains professional knowledge through meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service sessions.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, behavioral health treatment modalities, anatomy/physiology, development, trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented care, and crisis management techniques.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to relate effectively to psychiatric patients of varying ages and backgrounds, with strong group facilitation.
• Analytical ability to combine observations to determine functional abilities and plan treatments.
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Aufgaben

• Provide individual and group therapeutic recreational services to patients as referred to address functional deficits.
• Screen patients, provide functional assessments, develop goals and modalities for treatment plans, and provide direct services.
• Communicate with patients across developmental stages (children to geriatrics).
• Document and reports patient progress to treatment team.
• Participate in program evaluation.
• Assist in training, orienting, and evaluating recreational therapy interns and volunteers when needed.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal communication

Group facilitation

Assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis management

CPR certification

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy

CTRS credential

Tools

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

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Recreational Therapist

• Posted on October 21, 2026

Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• On-site
• Salary Range : $46,790.02 USD to $70,634.93 USD
• Rehabilitation Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RECRE011844

Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person

What to expect.

• Provide individual and group therapeutic recreational services to patients as referred to address functional deficits.
• Screen patients, provides functional assessments, develops goals and modalities for patient treatment plans, and provides direct services for individuals and groups of patients.
• Communicate with patients based on an understanding of the developmental needs of children, adolescents, adults, and/or geriatric population.
• Document and reports patient progress to treatment team.
• Participate in program evaluation.
• As needed, assist in training, orienting, and evaluating the performance of recreational therapy interns and volunteers.

What you’ll get from us

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The pay range for this position is $46,790.02 to $70,634.93/year. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education and years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Work requires Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field from an accredited program.
• Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) at time of appointment and throughout time in position.
• Maintains professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service sessions.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, behavioral health treatment modalities, anatomy/physiology, human growth and development, trauma-informed care principles, recovery-oriented care, and crisis management techniques.
• Work requires interpersonal and communication skills to relate effectively to psychiatric patients with a wide variety of problem behaviors, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrate understanding of the RT role in the multidisciplinary team, and teach patients, interns, and volunteers. Strong group facilitation skills.
• Work requires analytical ability to combine own observations of patients with those of others to determine functional abilities and deficits and their physical, neurological, developmental, or psychosocial origins and establish appropriate patient treatment plans.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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