Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Ditmas Children's Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor to plan and implement play activities, arts, and events for medically complex pediatric patients. The role emphasizes CTRS-certified leadership and strong pediatric experience.

The supervisor will oversee therapy staff, coordinate with care teams, maintain safety and confidentiality, and ensure high-quality patient engagement and family interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation is required.
• Must have CTRS certification through the NCTRC.
• Pediatric experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates developmentally appropriate play opportunities to support normalization and positive adjustment.
• Promotes patient participation in special events and holiday activities.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Play therapy facilitation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Child/pediatric experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS certification (NCTRC)

Job description

Ditmas Children’s Nursing & Rehab

POSITION: Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor

DESCRIPTION: Ditmas Children's Nursing & Rehab is looking for an organized, compassionate, and highly engaged CTRS. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate play activities, expressive arts, and special events for medically complex pediatric patients.

SCHEDULE: Full Time - Evening and weekend coverage may be required

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates normalization and positive adjustment of pediatric patients to the facility by providing developmentally appropriate play opportunities.

• Promotes patient participation in special events, holiday activities, etc.

• Communicates and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team in a professional and effective manner to ensure patient safety.

• Maintains confidentiality per facility policy.

• Develops and demonstrates a therapeutic and supportive relationship with patients and families, maintaining appropriate professionalism and boundaries through in person interactions and timely completion of newsletters.

• Ensures the safety of patients and all participants during activities, special events, and programs.

• Complies with all department, facility, and regulatory agency policies and procedures including emergency procedures, infection control, patient safety, and environmental safety.

• Maintains equipment and the working environment in a neat and orderly manner according to departmental procedures. Requests and orders needed equipment and supplies on a timely basis.

• Participates in ongoing education and development to enhance skills and programming.

• Maintains department staffing through hiring, training, and managing all recreational therapy aides.

• Manages all payroll and scheduling for recreational therapy aides.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Must have up to date CTRS certification through the NCTRC. Pediatric experience required.

DEPARTMENT: Pediatrics

STATUS: Full Time $35-$37 per hour

LOCATION: 2103 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.