Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Day Shift, Full-Time

Trinity Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI seeks a Recreation Therapist to coordinate therapy services, assess patients, and implement individualized treatment plans. This role involves collaboration with physicians and the treatment team to promote recovery, social participation, and functional improvement.

Requires a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation and active NCTRC certification, with 6–12 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Maintains current NCTRC certification.
• Six to twelve months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement individualized recreation therapy programs.
• Assess functional status and set therapy goals.
• Schedule recreation therapy activities and provide group/individual therapy.
• Manage program budget and equipment inventory.
• Train interns and supervise recreation therapy aides.
• Document patient progress for treatment team meetings.

Skills

Recreation therapy

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Documentation

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

NCTRC certification

Job description

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI seeks a Recreation Therapist to coordinate therapy services, assess patients, and implement individualized treatment plans. This role involves collaboration with physicians and the treatment team to promote recovery, social participation, and functional improvement.

Requires a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation and active NCTRC certification, with 6–12 months of related experience.