Recreational Therapist Per Diem

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Provide therapeutic recreation services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Coordinate technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently.

Education: Bachelor's Degree related field of study required. Licenses and Credentials: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Effective problem solving skills for therapeutic recreation evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background. Demonstrate basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals. Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background. Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with a broad spectrum of patient populations. Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

Physical Requirements: Standing frequently (34-66%), walking frequently (34-66%), sitting occasionally (3-33%), lifting frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device), carrying frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs, pushing occasionally (3-33%), pulling occasionally (3-33%), climbing rarely (less than 2%), balancing frequently (34-66%), stooping occasionally (3-33%), kneeling occasionally (3-33%), crouching occasionally (3-33%), crawling rarely (less than 2%), reaching frequently (34-66%), gross manipulation (handling) frequently (34-66%), fine manipulation (fingering) frequently (34-66%), feeling constantly (67-100%), foot use rarely (less than 2%), vision - far constantly (67-100%), vision - near constantly (67-100%), talking constantly (67-100%), hearing constantly (67-100%).

Remote Type: Onsite. Work Location: 300 First Avenue. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0. Employee Type: Per Diem. Work Shift: Day (United States of America). Pay Range: $23.34 - $33.37/Hourly.

EEO Statement: 1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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