Select Medical

Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services network

Recreational Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDallas, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree in Therapeutic Recreation is required.
Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is required.
Certified experience in a medical setting is expected.
Experience working with adults with acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury is required.
Understanding of how brain injury and spinal cord injury affect participation in leisure activities is required.
Ability to create individualized treatment plans targeting return to leisure and community reintegration is required.
Creativity and flexibility are required.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team with a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and neuropsychologist to create a comprehensive rehabilitation program addressing the individual needs of patients and their families.
Provide recreational therapy for adults with acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries in an outpatient setting, including the Day Neuro and SCI Max programs. Incomplete
Create individualized treatment plans targeting return to leisure and community reintegration.

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Dallas, TX

Recreational Therapist

Full Time

Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.

Starting salary:$50,960.00

Benefits of becoming a Recreational Therapist with us:

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short and Long Term Disability
Personal and Family Medical Leave
Continuing Education

Responsibilities

There is an immediate opening for a dynamic, committed full-time recreation therapist for the outpatient Day Neuro and SCI Max Programs at Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas. We serve adults with acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries in an outpatient setting. The recreation therapist works in a team environment with a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and neuropsychologist to create a comprehensive rehabilitation program to meet the individual needs of the patient and family.

The successful applicant will have experience working with adults with acquired brain injury/spinal cord injury; will have understanding of impact of brain injury and spinal cord injury on participation in leisure activities; will be able to create individualized treatment plans targeting return to leisure and community reintegration; and will demonstrate personal characteristics of creativity and flexibility.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.

Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.

Should have certified experience in a medical setting.

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Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

About the Company

Select Medical

Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services network

Select Medical operates a network of hospitals and rehabilitation centers across the United States, providing critical illness recovery, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation. It coordinates patient care from acute treatment through recovery using both inpatient and outpatient programs, with revenues from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and healthcare partnerships. The organization distinguishes itself with a focused rehabilitation specialty, a large nationwide footprint, and a commitment to employee development and work-life balance to maintain high-quality care. Its goal is to help patients regain independence and return to daily life through effective, patient-centered rehabilitation and recovery services.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Mechanicsburg, PA
Founded: 1996

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