Recreational Therapist/Activities Director

Select Medical; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center in O’Fallon, MO is seeking a Recreational Therapist to develop and implement community integration and leisure activities for patients with acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury. The role supports weekend programming and collaborates with the transdisciplinary rehab team.

Minimum requirements include a Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, CTRS certification, and a state driver’s license, with preferred certified

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation is required.
• Current CTRS certification is required.
• Current State Driver’s License in good standing is required.
• Should have certified experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements appropriate community integration activities and leisure and functional structured activities according to patient needs within the facility.
• May transport patient on community outings.
• Completes electronic medical record documentation and coordinates with rehab manager regarding weekend activities.
• Participates in team conferences collaborating with the transdisciplinary team.

Skills

CTRS certification

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center

O'Fallon, MO

Recreational Therapist/Activities Director - Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation Center

Every Weekend

Option of 8 hours Saturday

or

4 hours Saturday & 4 hours Sunday

We are seeking a Recreational Therapist at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center, opening mid 1st quarter of 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to change lives. The Neuro Transitional Center has 12 beds and is designed to provide intensive rehabilitation to individuals with an acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury who are unable to safely return home at the time of discharge from an inpatient rehab hospital due to the severity of their impairments. Currently, 93% of our patients return to their homes at discharge from NTC, and now Missourians will not have to leave the state to receive this level of service.

Benefits of becoming a Recreational Therapist with us:

• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities

Responsibilities

Plans and implements appropriate community integration activities and leisure and functional structured activities according to patient needs within the facility. May transport patient on community outings. Completes electronic medical record documentation and coordinates with rehab manager regarding weekend activities. Participates in team conferences collaborating with the transdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
• Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
• Current State Driver’s License in good standing required
• Should have certified experience in a medical setting.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans