Recreational Therapist
Core
Provides individualized assessment and treatment to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning through leisure and play activities.
Role type
Recreational Therapist (IC)
Builds
Therapeutic treatment plans and community reintegration pathways for inpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Required skills
Patient assessment, treatment planning, group facilitation, interdisciplinary consultation, discharge planning, documentation
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Recreational Therapy, CTRS certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients to identify strengths and limitations in functioning; Plan and implement individualized and group therapeutic activities; Educate patients and families on community resources; Document evaluation findings, treatment programs, and progress; Consult with interdisciplinary team members; Coordinate discharge planning and community referrals