Recreational Therapist PRN
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Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehab
Dallas Texas
Recreational Therapist PRN - Day Neuro
PRN Rate: $27/hr
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.
Dallas has again been ranked one of the nations Best Rehabilitation Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026
Responsibilities
We are seeking a recreational therapist to join a multi-disciplinary team in the Outpatient setting. The candidate will join a large team serving patients in the day treatment setting. Patients served include those with a Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) or an Acquired Brain Injury. The programs focus on return to the highest level of independence as well as community reintegration. The role involves quality care in one-on-on and small group setting to support return to functional and leisure activities reduced stress in the home and reduced caregiver burden. The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of adaptive equipment tools and resources available to support patients and families for functional outcomes following SCI and BI. Driving may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan develop and implement recreational therapy programs tailored to patients physical emotional cognitive and social needs.
Conduct patient assessments and create individualized treatment plans to support rehabilitation goals.
Utilize a variety of therapeutic activities including arts music games exercise and community outings to promote functional improvement.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians nurses physical therapists occupational therapists and speech therapists.
Educate patients and families on the benefits of recreational therapy and provide strategies for continued engagement post-discharge.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and participate in team meetings to discuss care plans.
Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with facility policies and safety guidelines.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field.
Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Skills: Strong communication teamwork and adaptability to work with diverse patient populations.
Schedule: Must be available for weekend shifts; flexibility to pick up weekday shifts is a plus.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
Select Medical is one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and occupational health clinics in the United States. Guided by our mission to provide an exceptional patient care experience t ... View more
