Recreational Therapist
 Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 300 1st Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Feb 25, 2025 | |
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The Amputee Center of Excellence (ACE) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Recreational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team, specializing in supporting individuals with limb loss. This position will focus on developing and implementing activity-based wellness programs, facilitating patient engagement through recreational therapy, and providing consultations to enhance quality of life and functional independence. The ideal candidate will have a passion for adaptive sports and fitness, working closely with Physical Therapy to expand ACE's recreational offerings.
Summary Provide therapeutic recreation services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Practice in collaboration with other members of interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families and others. Direct and supervise support personnel. Coordinate technical, environmental, and financial resources effectively and efficiently. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Recreation/leisure needs are assessed and evaluated according to organizational and professional guidelines. -Realistic, expected outcomes are developed based on objective goals for patient performance. -Treatment plan reflects understanding of patients' age, and situation for discharge and is developed with input from patient, family and team members. -Treatment plan is revised based on patient progress towards stated goals and consideration of home constraints. -Documentation is complete, timely and in accordance with facility and practice guidelines. -Therapy and healthcare students are oriented, trained, and mentored to achieve stated performance expectations. -Performance improvement opportunities are identified and acted upon as appropriate to implement best practices. Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist [CTRS] - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Effective problem solving skills for therapeutic recreation evaluation, interpretation, treatment planning and execution taking into consideration patient's age, psychosocial, cultural and religious background. - Demonstrate basic skills in teaching other and self assessment of learning needs, strengths, and professional goals. - Safely execute all job responsibilities without risking injury to self or patients. - Demonstrates the ability to assess and interact with patients and families using the theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background. - Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. - Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. - Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. - Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. - High level of service delivery. - Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. Physical Requirements The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |