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Recreational Therapy Internships

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Dayton, Ohio

Type of Facility

Inpatient Rehabilitation

Facility Info.

Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming St.
Dayton, OH  45409
(937) 208-3093

Contact

Mike Sutherland, CTRS    

Description

Come to one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the country as ranked by US News and World Report. We have a JCAHO and CARF accredited, 39 bed Inpatient Rehabilitation unit staffed by two full-time CTRSs. We enjoy working with people who have had strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other conditions. Very functionally based program focusing on leisure skills development, leisure education, and leisure barrier reduction. . We also have an outdoor horticulture patio and use the Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit extensively for therapy. Free meals provided during your internship.

 

Type of Facility

Long Term Care

Facility Info.

Trinity Retirement Community
3218 Indian Ripple Rd.
Dayton, Ohio 45440

Contact

Brian Gregg M.S., CTRS
937 - 426 - 8481

Description

We are a 3 level-of-care facility looking for someone who is interested in increasing their knowledge and understanding of a multiple functioning campus.  Internship experience would include Recreation Therapy provided for residents that are located in Independent, Assisted, and Health care areas.  Focus could involve one area more than others.  Wellness and Health promotion is key when providing care for all residents.  Experience would fill many interventions that are needed when working with older adults.

 

Middletown, Ohio

Type of Facility

Inpatient Rehabilitation

Facility Info.

Atrium Medical Center
1 Medical Center Drive
Middletown, Ohio 45005
513-420-5233

Contact

Cyndi Hay, CTRS  CJHay@AtriumMedCenter.com   

Description

We are a JCAHO and CARF accredited, 20 bed Inpatient acute care physical rehab unit within Atrium Medical center.  The recreational therapy student will be supervised by a full time TR with over 15 years of rehab experience.  This 15 week internship program offers experience with CVA, neuromuscular, orthopedic, and debility patients. Students will gain experience with evaluations, goal setting, daily documentation and discharge summaries on the EPIC computerized documentation system.  Students will plan and implement treatment sessions focusing on leisure skill development, leisure education, accessibility education, and community re-entry. Limit 1 intern per semester.  Please call or email for more information or a tour.

 

Columbus, Ohio

Type of Facility

Adult Inpatient Psychiatric

Facility Info.

Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare
2200
W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223

Contact

 Sarah Entler, CTRS
(614) 752-0333 ext. 5135                        
 EntlerS@mh.state.oh.us

Description

We are a 164-bed state psychiatric hospital serving adults ages 18 and up. The most common diagnostic groups served are: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, and Personality Disorders. We have five full time Recreational Therapists working six days a week (with rotating weekends).  Our department also includes six full time Music Therapists and two Art Therapists. Our programming consists of both individual sessions and groups ranging from small to large.  We provide treatment to increase leisure skills (physical and cognitive), identify positive coping skills, increase motivation, promote appropriate social skills, provide leisure education and community reintegration skills, identify physical fitness and health/wellness benefits, and provide general recreation participation. As part of the internship we offer a small stipend. We consider adjustment to disability and psychosocial aspects. Please call or e-mail for more information or to receive an internship packet.  

 

Cincinnati, Ohio

Type of Facility

Long Term Acute Care Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility

Facility Info.

Drake Center
151 W. Galbraith Rd.
Cincinnati, OH
45241 

Contact

Donna Beal, In-Patient TR supervisor
Email:
donna.beal@healthall.com
Phone: (513) 418-6883

Description

Drake Center's beautiful 42-acre campus just west of I-75 in Cincinnati is unlike any other health care facility in the region. The Therapeutic Recreation department is staffed by seven full-time CTRSs’.  Drake Center consists of a Long Term Acute Care and Skilled Nursing Facility.  The population of patients/residents served includes the following: strokes, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, wound care, ventilator weaning, long term care, orthopedic recovery, amputees, medically complex, and other conditions. Some modalities used include the Nintendo Wii, transitional living suite, and aquatic center that has a hydraulic, movable floor that raises and lowers to make entry into the water easy for patients with wheelchairs and limited mobility.  Drake also has a courtyard with raised garden beds, putt-putt golf, basketball area, and shuffle board..  Community re-entries may be implemented as part of the patients’ plan of care closer to their discharge.  For more information on student internships or a tour of the facility please contact Donna Beal, In-Patient TR supervisor.


Type of Facility

Long-term care, skilled nursing, Alzheimer's 

Facility Info.

Meadowbrook Care Center
8211 Weller Rd.
Cincinnati, OH  45242

Contact

Christine Henderson
513-489-2444 ext. 142
chenderson@meadowbrookcare.org

Description

We are a 150 bed facility with long-term care, skilled nursing, and a separate Alzheimer's unit.  The coordinator and assistant are both CTRSs.  

 

Type of Facility

Adolescent Residential Psychiatry

Facility Info.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Ave.
Cincinnati , Ohio 45229
(513) 636-8855

Contact

Sharon McLeod, MS, CCLS, CTRS

Description

The Recreational Therapists work in a 3 unit residential facility.   We work with a wide range of clients from the ages of 10 to 18 who are both male and female.  The clients are diagnosed with multiple psychiatric diagnoses such as: ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, PTSD, MR, etc.  The program provides the following: Leisure Education, Experiential, Fitness, Equine Therapy, Small Animal Therapy, Canine Therapy, Community Service and Art Therapy (provided by an Art Therapist).  We have 5 CTRSs on staff.  We can help set you up with housing for a minimal fee during your stay.  Please call for information or a tour of our facility.

 

Type of Facility

Pediatric Physical Rehabilitation 

Facility Info.

Cincinnati Children's Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 636-4668/(513) 636-8855

Contact

Sharon McLeod, MS, CCLS, CTRS
Larry Ingram, CTRS

Description

12 bed pediatric physical rehabilitation unit that provides recreational therapy to pts. a with wide range of diagnoses that include spinal cord injury, TBI, Ortho., medical deconditioned, shaken baby syndrome, anoxic brain injury, etc. The recreational therapy internship is a 15 week rotation that will fully prepare students in conducting evaluations, goal writing techniques, treatment ideas, community reintegration, school reintegration, sensory stimulation, adaptive training for leisure pursuits, pet therapy and group treatment sessions. Please call to arrange a tour of the medical center.  Limited to one intern per semester.

 

Type of Facility

Inpatient Rehabilitation

Facility Info.

The Christ Hospital
2139 Auburn Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio  45219-0000
513-585-2573

Contact

Dave Campbell  dave.campbell@thechristhospital.com

Description

Will be working in an acute care rehab department that treats CVA, TBI, NTSCI, debility and ortho patients.  The Health Alliance organization is the largest health care organization in the Tri-State area and offers many challenges for any TR student.

Lexington, Kentucky

Type of Facility

Pediatric Orthopedic Hospital

Facility Info.

Shriners Hospital for Children
1900 Richmond Rd.
Lexington, KY  40502

Contact

Carrie Hayden, CTRS
859-268-5641

chayden@shrinenet.org

Description

12 week internship;  Conduct daily therapeutic activity groups under CTRS supervision fro infants, children, and adolescents.  Perform daily documentation, assessments, and program planning.  Coordinate community outings and perform pre-operation medical play.

 

Type of Facility

Adult Day Program

Facility Info.

Cardinal Hill
2050 Versailles Rd.
Lexington, KY  40517

Contact

Whitney McNiel
859-367-7178 or 859-254-5701 x5378
wmm1@cardinalhill.org

Description

Intern will assist with a variety of daily activities including planning and implementing under the supervision of a CTRS.  Will also document daily participation, record monthly progress notes, plan and implement community trips, do activity assessments and activity plans, work with other disciplines for the ultimate benefit to patients.  Other job responsibilities to help make you a well-rounded therapist.

Edgewood, KY

Type of Facility

Geriatric Behavioral Health

Facility Info.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center
200 Medical Village Dr.
Edgewood, KY  41017

Contact

Karen Grote, CTRS
859-301-7269
kgrote@stelizabeth.com

Description

Interns are accepted for a progressive 15 week experience to work with a geriatric population in a psychiatric unit of a medical hospital.

 

Rockville, MD

Type of Facility

Psychiatric

Facility Info.

Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health

14901 Broschart Rd.
Rockville, MD 20850

Contact

Persha Gregg, CTRS, 301-251-4585/ pgregg@adventisthealthcare.com

Description

Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health at Rockville is a non-profit, Joint Commission accredited, 87-bed acute psychiatric and dual diagnosis (psychiatric and substance abuse) treatment facility in Rockville, MD.  Coupled with an additional 83-bed residential treatment center for adolescents and various outpatient services, Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health is the largest provider of mental health services in Montgomery County. Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health also provides outpatient chemical dependency services for adolescents and adults and operates a partial hospital program for adolescents. We are looking for interns year round.

Jacksonville, FL

Type of Facility

Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Hospital

Facility Info.

 

Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
3599 University Blvd.
S Jacksonville, FL 32216
904-345-7600 Ext. 4648

Contact

Aubrey Belmont, CTRS (Aubrey.belmont@brookshealth.org)

Description

Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital is the only one of its kind in the region. Our 143-bed, not-for-profit hospital offers round the clock coverage by a nursing team, intensive rehabilitative therapies and regular rounds by physiatrists, or their designated assistants. We also offer support for patients and their caregivers to help patients return to their maximum level of independence. We are JCAHO and CARF accredited.  Brooks is one of Florida's only state-designated treatment facilities for brain and spinal cord injuries for children and adults. We are also one of only two inpatient rehabilitation centers in Florida that treats infants and young children.

Recreational Therapy offers 1:1 treatment sessions, weekend and weekday groups, weekly community re-entry outings, special events, adaptive sports (Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program) and aquatic therapy utilizing a variety of treatment modalities.  There are 3 CTRS’s on staff.  We treat a variety of diagnosis including: Spinal Cord Injuries, Brain Injuries, Peds, Orthopedic, Amputee, Burn, Stroke, Cardiac, Neurological, Multiple Trauma, etc.   Please call or email for more information.

 

 

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