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Transitiions Reintegration Services Inc.

Certified Recreational Therapist

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What they do

A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$57,406 / year median in Michigan

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Job description Transitions Reintegration Services is a provider of rehabilitative therapy services to individuals who have sustained injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. We offer Occupational, Vocational, Recreational & Aquatic Therapy throughout the state of Michigan. All of our therapy services are provided in our clients' home and community. We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide home and community-based therapy services. The CTRS in this position will be responsible for completing initial consultations, scheduling clients weekly, maintaining communication with clients' case manager and other interdisciplinary team members, completing required documentation, and assisting clients with achieving their leisure and community reintegration goals. Examples of duties you may be assisting clients with include, but are not limited to, helping clients identify leisure interests, facilitating adaptive activities/sourcing equipment, and participating in community outings/events/classes. Because all of our therapies are provided in the home and community, the ability to drive to and from clients' location is a requirement of this position.
Job Details:
  • Contracted Position (1099 Contractor)
Estimated Hours Per Week:
30
    Territory:
    Lansing/Detroit Job Requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
    • Successful completion of the NCTRC exam and active CTRS license in the state of MI
    • The physical ability to lift, position, and transport patients with physical impairments.
    • Must be willing to travel to clients' locations (typically, up to 2 hours) Desired (but not required):
    • Experience working with individuals who have sustained injuries from a motor vehicle accident and/or experience working with individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, or fractures.
    • Experience and/or education in community reintegration/leisure activities.
    Job Perks:
    • Competitive hourly salary
    • Paid drive time for driving to and from clients' home/community
    • Ability to create your own schedule and work independently
    • Monthly car allowance stipend
    • 50% monthly health insurance cost reimbursement
    • Reimbursements for client outings, supplies, and equipment
    Job Type:
    Full-time Pay:
    $35.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week
    Schedule:
    Choose your own hours
    License/Certification:
    CTRS (Preferred)
    Work Location:
    On the road
    Job Type:
    Full-time Pay:
    $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
    Experience:
    CTRS and brain injury: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to
    Commute:
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Required) Ability to
    Relocate:
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503: Relocate before starting work (Required)
    Work Location:
    In person