Recreational Therapist (CTR) - Pediatrics

Recreational Therapist (CTR)

Pediatric Specialty Care is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and creative Recreational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary pediatric team. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of children and young adults with complex medical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities through meaningful therapeutic recreation programming.

At PSC, recreation is not simply activities - it is therapy, engagement, community connection, emotional support, and quality of life. If you are passionate about helping individuals reach developmental milestones, build confidence, participate in the community, and experience joy through therapeutic programming, we would love to connect with you.

Why Join Pediatric Specialty Care?

• A Mission-Driven Pediatric Environment: Work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to supporting medically fragile and developmentally complex children and young adults.
• Creativity & Relationship Building: This role allows you to combine clinical recreation knowledge with creativity, compassion, and relationship-centered care.
• Hands-On Impact: You will directly support individuals through: therapeutic recreation programming, community outings, social engagement, activities of daily living, developmental goal progression, and quality-of-life enhancement.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with nursing, therapy, education, social work, behavioral health, and leadership teams to create engaging, individualized experiences for residents.

Position Overview

• The Recreational Therapist is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating both individualized and group recreational therapy programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a pediatric specialty care environment.
• This is a highly interactive, hands-on role ideal for someone who:
• enjoys working directly with children and young adults,
• brings energy and creativity to programming
• demonstrates patience and empathy
• and thrives in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Join Our Team

At Pediatric Specialty Care, every interaction matters. Every outing, every activity, every connection, and every breakthrough helps improve quality of life for the children and young adults we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where compassion, creativity, and purpose come together every day - connect with us today to learn more.

Recreational Therapist (CTR) Responsibilities:

• Conduct recreational therapy assessments upon admission and annually thereafter
• Develop therapeutic recreation goals and individualized programming
• Lead and participate in 1:1 and group activities
• Create engaging monthly activity calendars
• Coordinate community outings and special events
• Support individuals with activities of daily living as needed
• Document progress toward goals and developmental milestones
• Supervise activity assistants and volunteers
• Foster socialization, confidence, emotional wellbeing, and community engagement
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary care teams

Recreational Therapist (CTR): Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college or university
• Recreational Therapist Certification required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Valid driver's license required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.