Rehabilitation Therapist — Lead Therapeutic Recreation Programs

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC. The role involves providing evidence-based care, evaluation, treatment planning, patient education, and discharge planning in accordance with accreditation standards.

You will demonstrate clinical reasoning, lead community program efforts, and ensure timely documentation. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, NCTRC certification, and DC licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies with Therapeutic option/emphasis.
• NCTRC Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; must obtain DC licensure prior to start date.
• DC licensure eligibility or licensure for Washington, D.C. prior to start date.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide care following accreditation guidelines, ethics, and standards of practice, including evaluation, treatment planning, education, and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning to maximize safe outcomes and lead sports programming and community programs.
• Maintain timely documentation per policy, including assessments, interventions, and discharge recommendations.
• Coordinate sports programming and ensure supplies and equipment are available; be punctual and prepared.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

NCTRC Certification

Recreation Therapist licensure eligibility for Washington, D.C.

Valid driver’s license

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC. The role involves providing evidence-based care, evaluation, treatment planning, patient education, and discharge planning in accordance with accreditation standards.

You will demonstrate clinical reasoning, lead community program efforts, and ensure timely documentation. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, NCTRC certification, and DC licensure