Recreational Therapist CTRS PRN

Select Medical; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Opportunity for advancement to full‑/+

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Team of 44,000 healthcare colleagues

Job summary

Banner Rehbilitation Hospital in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Recreational Therapist on a per diem schedule. The role requires a current CTRS certification (NCTRC) and BLS certification or completion within 90 days.

The therapist will plan and implement recreation activities, provide therapeutic recreation interventions for an assigned caseload, and orient patients to therapy with hospital-wide leisure and social programs.

Qualifications

• Current CTRS certification from NCTRC is required.
• BLS certification or completion within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreation activities per organization and hospital guidelines.
• Provide therapeutic recreation interventions for an assigned caseload.
• Orient patients to recreation therapy and offer hospital-wide leisure, social and divergent programs.
• Educate patients on community resources.

Education

CTRS certification (NCTRC)

BLS Certification

Job description

Hospital Name: Banner Rehbilitation Hospital

Partnership with Select Medical

Position: Recreational Therapist

Location: Peoria, AZ

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $30.00 per hour

Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization, hospital and the profession.
• Responsible for provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload.
• Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital wide leisure, social and divergent programs.
• Serves as an educator to patients on community resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.