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Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Hospital

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.

$60,927 / year median in Ohio

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

Overview Hospital Name:
Cleveland Clinic Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with
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Recreational Therapist Location:
Edwin Shaw, OH Schedule:
Fulltime 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. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.
Start Strong:
Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
Recharge & Refresh:
Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Your Health Matters:
Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members Invest in
Your Future:
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
Your Impact Matters:
Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities 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 Qualifications Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required. Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans