Recreation Therapist - Psych Therapy - AM 012
Recreation Therapist - Psych Therapy - AM 012
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Bachelors degree in Recreation Therapy Therapeutic Recreation or a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) required.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $43890 $71320 / year.
Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100 tuition assistance wellness initiatives generous paid time off paid parental leave Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer plus more. In addition to our manybenefits and perks UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabamas largest singlesite employer and operates over 1200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals #1 in Alabama
Americas No. 1 Best Large Employer Forbes 2021
Level I Trauma Center
NCIDesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center Comprehensive Transplant Institute Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care innovation and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career fasttrack your development or diversify your skills UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description:
To plan direct administer and evaluate programs of therapy as prescribed by the referring physician and as evidenced by the patient s needs. To maintain records and assist with program development.
Preferred Qualities:
Seeking a Certified Recreation Therapist with experience working in a gym environment. Experience in a psychiatric environment strongly recommended. The position will primarily be based in the Center for Psychiatric Medicine gym interacting with and facilitating groups focusing on team building and physical energy outlet for the adult and adolescent population may also involve leading groups on nursing units.
Employment Type
Full-Time
