Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
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Overview
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Hospital Select Medical
Position: Recreational Therapist
Location: 201 Pleasant Hill Road Chester NJ
Schedule: Per Diem (Required to work at least 2 8 hours shifts per month at least one of those a weekend and one a high need day (week day weekend or holiday)
Compensation: $32 per plus differential
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical physical emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries spinal cord injuries neurological disorders orthopedic issues amputation and multiple traumas.
We support your career growth and personal wellbeing:
- Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential fulltime opportunities.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
The Recreational Therapist plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization hospital and the profession. Responsible for provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload. Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital wide leisure social and divergent programs. Serves as an educator to patients on community resources.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
- Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
- Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in first 90 days of employment is required.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in Acute Rehab preferred
Additional Data
APPLY TODAY!
Select Medicals Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical physical emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:
- Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Stroke
- Amputation
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Conditions
- Multiple Traumas
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Employment Type
Grant
