RECREATIONAL THERAPIST - LICENSED

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center in Eagle Pass, TX seeks a Recreational Therapist to deliver high quality patient care. You will assess patients, plan treatments, and lead group and individual sessions as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role may involve patients with psychiatric concerns and exposure to challenging behavior; you will uphold confidentiality and comply with ethical and licensing standards while engaging with community relations initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• CTRS certification required within 9 months of hire.
• Texas Medical Board License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care with strong assessment, treatment planning, and group/individual treatment.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and participate in community relations program.
• Uphold ethical standards, codes of conduct, and licensing requirements; protect client confidentiality and privacy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation

BLS certification

Texas Medical Board License

CTRS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The Recreational Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, treatment planning, group and individual treatment. Additionally, they are responsible for functioning well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participating in the community relations program. The recreational therapist is expected to adhere to all ethical standards, codes of conduct, and licensing requirements as well as uphold client confidentiality and privacy rights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Recreational Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, treatment planning, group and individual treatment. Additionally, they are responsible for functioning well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participating in the community relations program. The recreational therapist is expected to adhere to all ethical standards, codes of conduct, and licensing requirements as well as uphold client confidentiality and privacy rights.

This position may have contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility this position could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or behavioral issues as part of their daily duties.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or with recreational therapeutic concertation required. BLS required.
• Licensed/certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation required (CTRS) within 9 months of hire.
• Texas Medical Board License required.

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