Recreational Therapist – Neuro

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Denver, CO seeks a Therapeutic Recreation professional to evaluate, treat, and educate neuro‑rehab patients, coordinating recreation activities and leisure skills. You will assess capabilities and barriers, monitor progress, and adjust programs as needed.

Responsibilities include home assessments, supporting transitions to home and community, and collaborating with families and professionals to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation and CTRS designation are required.
• Experience in treatment of neurologically related disorders is preferred.
• Excellent planning, organization, writing and time management skills are required.
• Ability to communicate with families, professionals, and co-workers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, treatment and education of neuro‑rehab patients including planning, organizing, and coordination of recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education.
• Assess capabilities/interests/barriers.
• Monitor progress and adjust the program as required.
• Perform home assessments and assist the patients with the transition to home and community.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Writing

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS designation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, treatment and education of neuro‑rehab patients including planning, organizing, and coordination of recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education
• Assess capabilities/interests/barriers
• Monitor progress and recommend changes/modifications to the program as required
• Perform home assessments and assist the patients with the transition to home and community

Requirements

• Completion of Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation and CTRS designation is required
• Experience in the treatment of neurologically related disorders is strongly preferred
• Excellent planning, organization, writing and time management skills are required
• Ability to communicate with families, professionals, and co‑workers is a must