Therapeutic Recreation CTRS | Flexible, Mobile Role

BrightSpring Health Services; Grover Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hourly pay incl. treatment and docs

Mileage reimbursement

No weekends or holidays

CE & professional development

Career growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Collaborative team environment

Help build new program in SLO

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist CTRS to deliver home and community neuro rehabilitation across California's Central Coast, including Grover Beach and surrounding communities.

You will lead evaluations, design personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to help clients regain independence and meaningful participation in daily activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy or equivalent.
• Maintains CTRT certification through NCTRC.
• Maintains state license/certification if required.
• Minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience and therapeutic recreation program design.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations, assesses patient needs, and sets measurable objectives with the rehab team.
• Adjusts treatment to maximize independence and function.
• Plans and coordinates recreation activities and leisure skills.
• Interviews patients to assess capabilities and barriers; monitors progress.
• Designs community reintegration activities to meet physical and cognitive needs.
• Reassesses treatment effectiveness and progress toward goals.
• Communicates patient progress to treatment team, family, and others.
• Documents changes, progress, and billing per regulation.
• Consults with medical providers regarding evaluation, progress, and discharge.
• Maintains evaluation, treatment, and billing documentation per policy.
• Adheres to HIPAA and corporate compliance standards.
• May work with rehabilitation specialists to fulfill treatment plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Organization & attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy

CTRT certification (NCTRC)

State license/certification if required

Minimum 2 years therapeutic recreation experience & program design

Job description

Therapeutic Recreational Specialist CTRS

Job Locations

US-CA-PISMO BEACH | US-CA-GROVER BEACH | US-CA-PASO ROBLES | US-CA-SANTA MARIA | US-CA-TEMPLETON | US-CA-ATASCADERO

ID

2026-195237

Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Position Type

PRN

Pay Min

USD $40.00/Hr.

Pay Max

USD $55.00/Hr.

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

An Opportunity to Redefine Recovery. One Life at a Time.

At Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation, we believe recovery happens beyond the walls of a clinic. That's why we're bringing our innovative Home and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Program to California's Central Coast and building a team of passionate clinicians dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their independence where it matters most.

Serving clients throughout San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Paso Robles, Templeton, and surrounding communities, our therapists empower individuals recovering from brain injuries, stroke, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological conditions to achieve meaningful goals in their everyday lives.

This isn't traditional therapy. Our clinicians meet clients where life happens, helping them navigate real-world challenges and milestones. One day you may be working with a client in their kitchen as they prepare a meal independently. The next, you may help someone build confidence navigating a grocery store, returning to work, enjoying outdoor recreation, or reconnecting with the activities they love.

Whether it's hiking a favorite trail, visiting a vineyard, paddleboarding along the coast, shopping for groceries, attending a community event, or returning to meaningful employment, every therapy session is personalized, purposeful, and life changing.

We're seeking experienced and compassionate therapists who are excited by the opportunity to:

Deliver functional, individualized rehabilitation in homes and community settings.
• Help clients recover skills that directly impact their independence and quality of life.
• Think creatively and develop treatment plans tailored to each client's personal goals.
• Thrive in an autonomous environment while collaborating with a supportive interdisciplinary team.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and families throughout their recovery journey.

If you're passionate about neurological rehabilitation and ready to move beyond the limitations of a traditional clinical setting, we'd love to speak with you!

Position Highlights:

• Flexible schedule designed around you and your clients
• Paid hourly compensation that includes both treatment and documentation time
• Mileage reimbursement and travel support
• No weekends or holidays required
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Career growth and advancement pathways
• Supportive leadership focused on clinician well-being
• Collaborative team environment with experienced rehabilitation professionals
• The opportunity to help build and grow a new program in the San Luis Obispo region

Meaningful Therapy:

At Rehab Without Walls, you'll do more than provide therapy. You'll help people return to the moments, activities, and experiences that give their lives purpose.

Join us as we bring a transformative neuro rehabilitation program to California's Central Coast and help clients rediscover what's possible!

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations, assessing the needs of the patients, and sets measurable objectives and goals that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team
• Adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results in independence and/or function
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education
• Interviews the patient to assess capabilities/interests/barriers. Monitors progress and recommends changes/modifications to program as necessary
• Designs community reintegration activities to assist the patient with their physical and cognitive needs during physical recreational/leisure activity Assists the patient in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function
• Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
• Communicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, patient, family members, and others as applicable
• Observes/documents and reports changes in the condition/status of the person receiving services to the Clinical Coordinator, Program Manager or DCM, attending physician and other treatment team members
• Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation & treatment, progress of the patient & discharge from treatment
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulation
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• May work with rehabilitation specialists in fulfilling the patient's treatment plan through instruction in patient-related activities to be carried out by the rehabilitation specialist with supervision provided by the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy, or the equivalent
• Maintains certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRT) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
• Maintains professional license and/or certification if required by the state in which the CTRS practices
• Minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience and therapeutic recreation program design
• Experience working with patients with neurologic or orthopedic injuries or conditions
• Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Has reliable transportation and can travel to/from multiple assignments/locations on a daily basis

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $40.00 - $55.00 / Hour