Therapeutic Recreation Therapist — Elevate Patient Recovery

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Recreation Therapist at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore. You will assess patients, plan and evaluate therapeutic recreation services, and document progress within interdisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities include developing activities for adolescent and adult behavioral health patients, collaborating with the team, and adjusting treatment plans based on patient response.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Recreation Therapist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation.
• CPR certification.
• Experience as a recreational therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents in compliance with professional, agency, and payor requirements.
• Evaluates patients to establish baselines and a treatment plan that improves outcomes.
• Sets measurable goals and adapts treatment as needed.
• Involves patients in treatment, goals, and discharge planning.
• Develops and facilitates activities/groups for behavioral health patients.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Recreation Therapist certification

CPR certified

Experience as recreational therapist

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Recreation Therapist at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore. You will assess patients, plan and evaluate therapeutic recreation services, and document progress within interdisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities include developing activities for adolescent and adult behavioral health patients, collaborating with the team, and adjusting treatment plans based on patient response.