Therapeutic Recreation Specialist IV Brain Injury Unit

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking an experienced Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to deliver advanced recreational therapy services and supervise team members. You will develop individualized treatment plans, conduct patient assessments, and educate patients and families on therapy goals and outcomes.

Responsibilities include collaboration with leadership for program development, maintaining documentation, and ensuring high-quality patient-centered care across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 4 years of experience as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist credential.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers advanced recreational therapy services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans.
• Assists leadership in identifying gaps and opportunities for professional development and performance activities.
• Assists with interviewing, orienting, training, and supervising team members.
• Performs advanced recreational therapy services to patients per standards and policies.
• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plans addressing physical, cognitive, psychological, and leisure needs.
• Records patient evaluations and care provided in the medical record.
• Informs patients, families, and team members of evaluation results and treatment plans.
• Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Participates in student training and supervision.
• Ensures safe, patient-centered care and excellent customer service.
• Collaborates with leadership on program development and performance improvement.
• Assists leadership with staffing decisions and equipment procurement.
• Mentors clinical team members and supports professional development.
• Supports open and goal-oriented work environment with clear procedures and productivity standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Recreational therapy

Leadership collaboration

Supervision

Documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years experience as a certified therapeutic recreation specialist

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Requirements

• Delivers advanced recreational therapy services, through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination, and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of recreational therapy. Collaborates with leadership in identifying gaps and opportunities for professional development and performance activities. Assists leadership in the identification and resolution of complex clinical and operational issues. Assists with interviewing, orienting, training, and supervising team members.
• Performs advanced recreational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards, National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification scope of practice and code of ethics, and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures.
• Performs patient assessments and develops and implements individualized treatment plans incorporating leisure activities and techniques designed to meet their specific physical, cognitive, psychological, and leisure needs. Develops and maintains long- and short-term treatment objectives and re-evaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary.
• Records patient evaluations, re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record, in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
• Informs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members of evaluation results and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
• Plans and provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Participates in and ensures effective student training and supervision based on departmental needs.
• Ensures and facilitates interdisciplinary, safe, patient-centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
• Collaborates with leadership in identifying gaps and opportunities for program development, professional development and advancement activities, and performance improvement. Supports the implementation of strategic organizational initiatives and goals.
• Assists leadership in the identification and resolution of complex clinical and operational issues to assure high quality care, and efficient departmental operations. Facilitates a positive culture using core values, open communication, and collaborative judgment.
• Assists in the selection, care, and maintenance of department diagnostic and treatment equipment, materials, and supplies and participates in decisions regarding the purchase of equipment.
• Identifies, leads, and promotes professional development and advancement activities such as learning opportunities or areas of improvement. Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members.
• Assists leadership with interviewing, orienting, training and supervising rehabilitation services team members. Contributes to performance evaluations.
• Supports an open and goal-oriented work environment with established clear and concise work procedures and productivity standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Experience Education

Bachelor's degree.

Experience: 4 years of experience as a certified therapeutic recreation specialist.

Licensure/Certification

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to access, review, and integrate information from various sources to develop a treatment plan.
• Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to instruct others.
• Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with the patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
• Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the job's demands.
• Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve in the management of the patient.
• Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient-centered goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.
• Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
• Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.