Recreational Therapist Contingent

IHA; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelsea Hospital in Michigan is seeking a part-time Recreational Therapist to work on an inpatient rehabilitation unit. The role focuses on engaging patients and families in therapeutic leisure activities to support healing, with evening and weekend shifts.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Music Therapy and current NCTRC or Music Therapy certification, with 6–12 months related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Music Therapy.
• Must maintain current certification (NCTRC or Music Therapy board/certification).

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation and treatment of leisure needs for inpatients in rehab.
• Facilitates recreational therapy activities for patients and families.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows hospital policies.
• Documents patient interactions promptly and accurately per state law and accrediting bodies.
• Completes daily charges and assists in scheduling to meet productivity targets.
• Leads Stroke Support Group monthly and other recreational groups.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

Job description

Description

Looking for an energetic and creative candidate to work with patients on an inpatient rehab unit. Job task will be to work with patients and their families on recreational activities the patient enjoys doing to help support the healing process of the patient. Prefer candidate with previous experience of working with the inpatient rehab population. Shifts will include evening and weekend hours.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Looking for an energetic and creative candidate to work with patients on an inpatient rehab unit. Job task will be to work with patients and their families on recreational activities the patient enjoys doing to help support the healing process of the patient. Prefer candidate with previous experience of working with the inpatient rehab population. Shifts will include evening and weekend hours.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Rehab Services staff recreational therapist provides evaluation and treatment of leisure needs for hospital inpatients in rehab and head pain programs.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Chelsea Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values and policies of Chelsea Hospital.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.
• Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)
• Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.
• Orients patients and families to the therapeutic purposes, procedures and opportunities through Recreational Therapy. Facilitates patient and family participation in leisure activities.
• Instructs patients and families in community resources for leisure options after discharge.
• Prepares appropriate activities for patients staying in the hospital inpatient rehab units.
• Facilitates the Stroke Support Group one time per month and other recreational groups on a regular cadence.
• Provides thorough documentation on each patient interaction. Documentation must be timely and include all pertinent information required by state law and accrediting agencies.
• Completes daily charges for each patient while adhering to ethical practices per insurance guidelines for each payer.
• Works with Manager and scheduling staff to ensure schedules are managed well to achieve targeted productivity and clinic budget.
• Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.

Other Functions And Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

Requires Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation OR Music Therapy.

Maintains appropriate current certification (i.e Recreation therapy from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) OR certification and registration from the National Association for Music Therapy and the certification board for Music Therapists..)

Experience

Six to twelve months related experience.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.