Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab Job ID 317363 Location US-NJ-West Orange Experience (Years) 1 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 1199 Pleasant Valley Way Company Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange) Position Type Per Diem Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical

West Orange, NJ

 

Recreational Therapist

(Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required and Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC)

 

Shift Hours: Per Diem/PRN, Start time & End Time

(This includes weekday and weekend shifts)

Per Diem Rate: $32/HR

 

 

 

Benefits of becoming a Recreational Therapist with us:

Latest rehab technologiesHigh success rates of patients being discharged homeEngaged and team-oriented cultureA network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities  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

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Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

 

Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

Brain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeAmputationNeurological DisordersOrthopedic ConditionsMultiple Traumas

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