Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
The Recreational Therapist accepts recreational therapy referrals and
provides therapeutic opportunities for individual patients and/or groups of
patients to develop and practice healthy leisure/recreational/sport
activities in the psychiatric inpatient treatment setting. This position is
working with child, adolescent, and adult populations.
The Recreational Therapist provides therapeutic services, including
assessment, intervention, program planning and implementation, assists with
discharge planning, and provides related documentation in collaboration with
the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited program, or
equivalent experience; Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
required; Demonstrates competence to meet essential job functions; Maintains
knowledge related to patient care issues, performance improvement and cost
reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols, completes annual
education and health requirements; Maintains current CTRS certification;
OSU Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Tobacco Free.
