Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, Comprehensive Medical Rehab Unit

Ummsphysician; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation team as a Therapeutic Recreation Therapist IV. This full-time role offers the chance to work with complex cases in a supportive environment. You will deliver advanced recreational therapy services, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and impact patient recovery positively. Ideal candidates are empathetic and adaptable professionals committed to enhancing patient care. Elevate your career with us!

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as a certified therapeutic recreation specialist.
• Experience with adaptive sports and leading ground activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Documents evaluations and ensures safe, patient-centered care.
• Participates in training and supervision of students and team members.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, Comprehensive Medical Rehab Unit

• Full-time
• Shift: Day
• Location: UM Rehab and Ortho
• Position Type: Exempt

Join the UM Rehab Team!

At UM Rehab, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to work in a setting that seamlessly blends elements of acute care, outpatient therapy, and skilled nursing, creating a fast-paced yet deeply rewarding environment. Our dedicated units specialize in treating highly complex cases, including coma-emerging patients and individuals with behavioral challenges, ensuring they receive the specialized care needed for recovery. Our multidisciplinary team is equipped with the expertise and training to manage cases that many other facilities are unable to accommodate.

Why Join UM Rehab?

• Diverse & Challenging Cases: Gain invaluable experience working with complex diagnoses that enhance your clinical skills and deepen your understanding of various injuries, illnesses, and recovery processes.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and open communication to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
• Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a hardworking, compassionate team that feels like family and is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
• Impactful & Rewarding Work: While emotionally demanding, the rewards of seeing patient progress and hearing success stories long after discharge make every challenge worthwhile.

We are looking for empathetic, adaptable, and passionate professionals committed to patient care. If you're ready to elevate your career in an environment where your skills make a real difference, we invite you to join us!

Therapeutic Recreation Therapist IV

This is a Monday - Friday position with evenings 1 time per month for support groups and occasional community outings.

General Summary

Delivers advanced recreational therapy services through evaluation of patient needs, goal setting, and development of treatment plans based on recreational therapy principles and practices. Collaborates with leadership to identify gaps and opportunities for professional growth, assists in resolving complex clinical and operational issues, and supports team training and supervision.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following describes the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

• Performs advanced recreational therapy services in accordance with standards, certification scope, and organizational policies.
• Conducts patient assessments, develops, and implements individualized treatment plans, and re-evaluates as needed.
• Documents evaluations, care, and progress in accordance with standards.
• Informs patients, families, and team members of evaluation results and treatment plans, referring for further evaluation when necessary.
• Provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
• Participates in and ensures effective training and supervision of students and team members.
• Ensures safe, patient-centered care and excellent customer service.
• Works with leadership on program development, professional growth, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assists in resolving clinical and operational issues to ensure high-quality care and departmental efficiency.
• Supports equipment and supply management and participates in procurement decisions.
• Promotes professional development, mentorship, and training within the team.
• Assists in hiring, onboarding, training, supervising, and evaluating team members.
• Supports a positive, goal-oriented work environment with clear procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• 4 years of experience as a certified therapeutic recreation specialist
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Rehab experience and experience with adaptive sports and leading ground activities preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to review and integrate information to develop treatment plans
• Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and non-verbal
• Interpersonal skills to establish rapport with patients
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse healthcare team
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Problem-solving and conceptualization abilities
• Ability to break down tasks to meet patient goals
• Effective communication with team members and patients
• Willingness to adapt hours to organizational needs
• Confidentiality maintenance
• Proficiency with medical and therapeutic equipment

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