Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Company: Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC
Location: Belton
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
PURPOSE STATEMENT:Plan, direct and implement activity therapy
programs as a component of the patient's treatment plan.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:Complete activity assessment through patient observation
and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the
patient's needs, skills, interests and limitations for the
development and implementation of the treatment plan.Plan,
organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment
program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.Plan and
implement an activities program including but not limited to
therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and
leisure awareness.Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve
patient mental and physical well-being.Instruct patients in
activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or
relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.Develop
treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet
patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her
treatment goals.Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as
exercise, games and community outings.Help patients learn social
skills needed to become or remain independent.Modify activities to
suit the needs of specific groups.Demonstrate a positive,
empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When
patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve
complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.OTHER
FUNCTIONS:Perform other functions and tasks as
assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree
in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field
required.Master's degree preferred.Three or more years' experience
in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient
population served by the facility required.Previous experience in
recreation in a healthcare setting is
preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the
process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the
area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical
professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in
expressive therapy area required.CPR and de-escalation and
restraint certification required (training available upon hire and
offered by facility).First aid may be required based on state or
facility requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not
discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or
applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or
applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to
compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response
to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Keywords: Cedar Crest Hospital & RTC, Killeen , Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Other , Belton, Texas
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