Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care is seeking a Recreational Therapist to join the Behavioral Medicine Department. You will help patients access leisure opportunities, provide leisure education, and address barriers to a healthy lifestyle as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will ensure supplies and equipment availability for units, manage budgets within parameters, and maintain accurate documentation of care to support treatment planning and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation required.
• Master's degree in recreation preferred.
• 1-3 years work experience; internship may count toward experience.
• Knowledge of abuse reporting regulations/protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Planning and implementation of all recreational and leisure activities.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation of clinical care and ensures integration of information for the healthcare team.
• Pursues professional growth and development.
• Assist in other duties to support department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.

Skills

Recreation Therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation

Master's Degree in Recreation (preferred)

Job description

Baptist Health Care is seeking a Recreational Therapist to join the Behavioral Medicine Department. You will help patients access leisure opportunities, provide leisure education, and address barriers to a healthy lifestyle as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will ensure supplies and equipment availability for units, manage budgets within parameters, and maintain accurate documentation of care to support treatment planning and outcomes.