Therapeutic Recreation Specialist I

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking an intermediate Therapeutic Recreator II at MDH Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Jessup, MD.

The role involves assessing, planning, implementing and performing therapeutic recreation for vulnerable patients with supervision and potential overtime based on staffing needs. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in therapeutic recreation; substitutions via certification or professional experience are described in the notes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in therapeutic recreation from an accredited college or university.
• Current certification as Therapeutic Recreator may substitute for education.
• Experience substitutable on a year-for-year basis with military or licensed professionals in therapeutic fields.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and perform therapeutic recreation for patients/clients.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary clinical team to advocate TR goals.
• Follow infection control precautions and observe safety requirements.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Electronic Health Records

Education

Bachelor or Master in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

State of Maryland is seeking an intermediate Therapeutic Recreator II at MDH Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Jessup, MD.

The role involves assessing, planning, implementing and performing therapeutic recreation for vulnerable patients with supervision and potential overtime based on staffing needs. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in therapeutic recreation; substitutions via certification or professional experience are described in the notes.