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.
d/b/a AIMS Force San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time $20 - $25 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Recreation therapy BLS Certification Outpatient experience
CTRS Full Job Description Benefits:
401(k) Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Job Overview:
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist Assistant to provide therapeutic recreation services at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), BAMC, TX . The RTA will plan, lead, evaluate, and document recreational activities designed around individual patient rehabilitation needs and work as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. Specific Duties Develop, plan, resource, lead, evaluate, and document therapeutic recreational activities. Conduct activities in classroom, outdoor, and aquatic environments . Work with adult outpatients recovering from traumatic injuries and medical conditions. Use assessment tools, functional assessments, and patient interest inventories. Help establish appropriate therapeutic goals and treatment plans. Participate as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. Discuss patient progress or regression with the treatment team. Recommend appropriate modifications to treatment plans. Provide in-service training and follow-up sessions when required.
Qualifications Degree/Education:
Associate degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation .
Certification:
Current Therapeutic Recreation Associate (TRA) certification from the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification (CTRAC) . Current Basic Life Support (BLS) . Maintain applicable OSHA-required training.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience within the last 3 years practicing therapeutic recreation. Residency and fellowship time may count toward this requirement. Must have experience providing professional recreation therapy to adult outpatients recovering from conditions such as: Amputation Poly-trauma Burn injury Oncologic diagnoses Neurological diagnoses Musculoskeletal injuries Licensure is required, it must be current, valid, and unrestricted.
Driver's License:
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas non-commercial driver's license, Type A or C .
Citizenship:
U.S. citizenship required.
Skills and Abilities :
Therapeutic recreation planning and implementation. Experience with outdoor, classroom, and aquatic rehabilitation activities. Patient assessment and treatment planning. Ability to work with adults recovering from serious injuries. Strong teamwork and patient communication skills. Ability to recognize and report patient progress or regression. Accurate documentation skills.
Schedule:
Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM (0700-1600) , approximately 40 hours per week at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), BAMC.
Work Environment:
Primarily an outpatient rehabilitation setting at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI) , with therapeutic activities potentially occurring in clinical, classroom, outdoor, and aquatic environments.
Security & Health Requirements:
Active Tier 1 (T1) investigation required before starting work. Government credentialing package required 45-60 days before placement . Must meet BAMC physical examination, immunization, influenza vaccination, and TB-screening requirements. Position is designated Emergency Essential Personnel . This is a SCA positions
