Recreational Therapist Assistant

AIMS Locum Tenens; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AIMS Locum Tenens seeks a qualified Recreational Therapist Assistant to provide therapeutic recreation services at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), BAMC, TX. The RTA will plan, lead, evaluate, and document activities aligned with individual rehabilitation needs as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on adult outpatients recovering from traumatic injuries.

Responsibilities include developing engaging activities across classroom, outdoor, and aquatic environments; using assessments to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation.
• CTRAC Therapeutic Recreation Associate (TRA) certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• OSHA-required training where applicable.
• Texas non-commercial driver's license, Type A or C.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in therapeutic recreation (last 3 years).
• Licensure current, valid, and unrestricted.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, lead, evaluate, and document therapeutic recreational activities.
• Conduct activities in classroom, outdoor, and aquatic environments.
• Work with adult outpatients recovering from traumatic injuries.
• Use assessment tools, functional assessments, and patient inventories.
• Help establish appropriate therapeutic goals and treatment plans.
• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Discuss patient progress or regression with the treatment team.
• Recommend appropriate modifications to treatment plans.
• Provide in-service training and follow-up sessions when required.

Education

Associate degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist Assistant to provide therapeutic recreation services at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), BAMC, TX. The RTA will plan, lead, evaluate, and document recreational activities designed around individual patient rehabilitation needs and work as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Specific Duties

• Develop, plan, resource, lead, evaluate, and document therapeutic recreational activities.
• Conduct activities in classroom, outdoor, and aquatic environments.
• Work with adult outpatients recovering from traumatic injuries and medical conditions.
• Use assessment tools, functional assessments, and patient interest inventories.
• Help establish appropriate therapeutic goals and treatment plans.
• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Discuss patient progress or regression with the treatment team.
• Recommend appropriate modifications to treatment plans.
• Provide in-service training and follow-up sessions when required.

Qualifications

Degree/Education:

Associate degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation.

Certification:

• Current Therapeutic Recreation Associate (TRA) certification from the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification (CTRAC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Maintain applicable OSHA-required training.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience within the last 3 years practicing therapeutic recreation. Residency and fellowship time may count toward this requirement.

Must have experience providing professional recreation therapy to adult outpatients recovering from conditions such as:

• Amputation
• Poly-trauma
• Burn injury
• Oncologic diagnoses
• Neurological diagnoses
• Musculoskeletal injuries

Licensure

Licensure is required, it must be current, valid, and unrestricted.

Driver's License:

Must possess and maintain a valid Texas non-commercial driver's license, Type A or C.

Citizenship:

U.S. citizenship required.

Skills and Abilities

• Therapeutic recreation planning and implementation.
• Experience with outdoor, classroom, and aquatic rehabilitation activities.
• Patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Ability to work with adults recovering from serious injuries.
• Strong teamwork and patient communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and report patient progress or regression.
• Accurate documentation skills.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (0700–1600), approximately 40 hours per week at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), BAMC.

Work Environment

Primarily an outpatient rehabilitation setting at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), with therapeutic activities potentially occurring in clinical, classroom, outdoor, and aquatic environments.

Security & Health Requirements

• Active Tier 1 (T1) investigation required before starting work.
• Government credentialing package required 45–60 days before placement.
• Must meet BAMC physical examination, immunization, influenza vaccination, and TB-screening requirements.
• Position is designated Emergency Essential Personnel.

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