BrightSpring Health Services

THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL SPECIALIST

Job Locations US-ME-ROCKLAND
ID
2024-148575
Line of Business
Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation
Position Type
Full-Time
Pay Min
USD $23.00/Hr.
Pay Max
USD $24.50/Hr.

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Our team at Rehab Without Walls is looking for a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to join our team! 

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 is a revolutionary neuro rehabilitation 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 visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $23.00 - $24.50 / Hour

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