Summary:

Organizes and coordinates such activities as sports, dramatics, nature study, social activities, and arts and crafts to effect improvement in the physical, mental, and social well-being of patients. Prepares reports on patient's progress, and with the consensus of the treatment team, modifies programs in accordance with patient's needs and capacities. Bachelor's Degree required. Therapeutic Recreation Specialist license required. FLSA Status: Non-exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing Recreational Therapy in an interdisciplinary treatment team setting. Includes execution of treatment plan.
• Appropriate accurate documentation.
• Complies with all safety and regulatory compliance regulations.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Recreation or related field

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in Therapeutic Recreation

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• or Certification through the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certificates ie Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS/TXC) or Therapeutic Recreation Assistant certification (TRA/TXC)
• CPR (American Heart Association) CPI required within 90 days of hire/transfer

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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