Therapeutic Recreational Specialist / CTRS

BrightSpring Health Services; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

No weekends or holidays

Continuing education

Career growth opportunities

Autonomous + collaborative environment

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a Theraperc Reinforcement Specialist/CTRS to deliver functional rehab in homes and community settings. You will assess needs, plan tailored activities, and support independence with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include evaluations, designing leisure-based rehab, and ongoing progress reviews, with emphasis on real-world skills and meaningful outcomes for brain injury and neurological conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy or equivalent.
• CTRT certification through NCTRC and valid state license if required.
• Minimum of two years therapeutic recreation experience and program design.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations and sets measurable goals with the rehab team.
• Plans and coordinates recreation activities and leisure education.
• Designs community reintegration activities to aid physical and cognitive needs.
• Regularly re-assesses treatment progress and adjusts goals as needed.
• Communicates progress to treatment team, patient, family and others.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy

CTRT certification (NCTRC)

Job description

Therapeutic Recreational Specialist / CTRS

Job Locations

US-CA-SAN LUIS OBISPO

ID: 2026-195228

Line of Business: Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Position Type: PRN

Pay Min: USD $40.00/Hr.

Pay Max: USD $55.00/Hr.

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

An Opportunity to Redefine Recovery. One Life at a Time.

At Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation, we believe recovery happens beyond the walls of a clinic. That's why we're bringing our innovative Home and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Program to California's Central Coast and building a team of passionate clinicians dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their independence where it matters most.

Serving clients throughout San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Paso Robles, Templeton, and surrounding communities, our therapists empower individuals recovering from brain injuries, stroke, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological conditions to achieve meaningful goals in their everyday lives.

This isn't traditional therapy. Our clinicians meet clients where life happens, helping them navigate real-world challenges and milestones. One day you may be working with a client in their kitchen as they prepare a meal independently. The next, you may help someone build confidence navigating a grocery store, returning to work, enjoying outdoor recreation, or reconnecting with the activities they love.

Whether it's hiking a favorite trail, visiting a vineyard, paddleboarding along the coast, shopping for groceries, attending a community event, or returning to meaningful employment, every therapy session is personalized, purposeful, and life changing.

We're seeking experienced and compassionate therapists who are excited by the opportunity to:

• Deliver functional, individualized rehabilitation in homes and community settings.
• Help clients recover skills that directly impact their independence and quality of life.
• Think creatively and develop treatment plans tailored to each client's personal goals.
• Thrive in an autonomous environment while collaborating with a supportive interdisciplinary team.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and families throughout their recovery journey.

If you're passionate about neurological rehabilitation and ready to move beyond the limitations of a traditional clinical setting, we'd love to speak with you!

Position Highlights

• Flexible schedule designed around you and your clients
• Paid hourly compensation that includes both treatment and documentation time
• Mileage reimbursement and travel support
• No weekends or holidays required
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Career growth and advancement pathways
• Supportive leadership focused on clinician well-being
• Collaborative team environment with experienced rehabilitation professionals
• The opportunity to help build and grow a new program in the San Luis Obispo region

Meaningful Therapy

At Rehab Without Walls, you'll do more than provide therapy. You'll help people return to the moments, activities, and experiences that give their lives purpose.

Join us as we bring a transformative neuro rehabilitation program to California's Central Coast and help clients rediscover what's possible!

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive evaluations, assessing the needs of the patients, and sets measurable objectives and goals that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team
• Adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results in independence and/or function
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education
• Interviews the patient to assess capabilities/interests/barriers. Monitors progress and recommends changes/modifications to program as necessary
• Designs community reintegration activities to assist the patient with their physical and cognitive needs during physical recreational/leisure activity Assists the patient in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function
• Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
• Communicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, patient, family members, and others as applicable
• Observes/documents and reports changes in the condition/status of the person receiving services to the Clinical Coordinator, Program Manager or DCM, attending physician and other treatment team members
• Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation & treatment, progress of the patient & discharge from treatment
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulation
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• May work with rehabilitation specialists in fulfilling the patient's treatment plan through instruction in patient-related activities to be carried out by the rehabilitation specialist with supervision provided by the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy, or the equivalent
• Maintains certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRT) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
• Maintains professional license and/or certification if required by the state in which the CTRS practices
• Minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience and therapeutic recreation program design
• Experience working with patients with neurologic or orthopedic injuries or conditions
• Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Has reliable transportation and can travel to/from multiple assignments/locations on a daily basis

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $40.00 - $55.00 / Hour