Recreational Therapist - Full Time

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time

Comprehensive medical and dental plans

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital located in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Recreational Therapist. The role involves planning and implementing recreational activities tailored to patient needs and providing therapeutic interventions. Candidates must hold a current CTRS certification or be willing to obtain BLS certification within the first 90 days. This opportunity offers a collaborative working environment dedicated to exceptional patient care and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Certification as a CTRS from NCTRC is mandatory.
• Must achieve BLS certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreational activities for patients.
• Provide therapeutic recreation intervention for assigned patients.
• Orient patients to recreation therapy and provide leisure programs.
• Educate patients on community resources.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation Planning

Patient Education

Recreation Therapy

Education

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

Job description

Hospital Name: Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

Affiliation: Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical

Position: Recreational Therapist

Location: New Orleans, LA

Schedule: Full Time

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.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• 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.