Therapeutic Recreational Specialist CTRS

BrightSpring Health Services

Santa Maria (CA)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 114,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hourly pay including treatment time

Mileage reimbursement

No weekends or holidays

Continuing education and professional.

Career growth and advancement

Supportive leadership

Collaborative team

Opportunity to build a new program

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, seeks a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist CTRS to provide home and community-based rehabilitation across California's Central Coast, serving Santa Maria, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Paso Robles, Templeton and neighboring communities.

You will deliver functional, individualized recreation therapy in clients' homes and community settings, develop activity plans around personal goals, and collaborate with an

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRT).
State license or certification if required where CTRS practices.
Minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience and program design.
Experience with neurologic or orthopedic injuries or conditions.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
Able to work independently and as part of a team, with good organization and transportation.

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive evaluations with measurable objectives.
Adjusts treatment to maximize independence and function.
Plans, coordinates recreation activities and leisure education.
Interviews patients to assess capabilities and barriers; monitors progress.
Designs community reintegration activities addressing physical and cognitive needs.
Reassesses treatment effectiveness and progress toward goals.
Communicates needs and progress to the treatment team and family.
Maintains and submits evaluations, treatment, and billing documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy

CTRT certification

Job description

Therapeutic Recreational Specialist CTRS

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.

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.

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