Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
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Select Medical is hiring a Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab. Select Medical’s Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation seeks a Recreational Therapist to plan and deliver therapeutic recreation activities for inpatient rehab patients, orient them to therapy programs, provide hospital‑wide leisure and social programs, and educate patients on community resources while supporting career growth and well‑being.
Key focus areas include Plan and implement appropriate recreation activities for patients, Provide therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload, and Ensure all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and deliver hospital‑wide leisure, social, and divergent programs.
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Overview
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Position: Recreational Therapist
Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
Schedule: Per Diem (PRN) 9AM - 5PM (Minimum of 2 shifts per month: weekend and weekday needs)
Compensation: $32 per Hour
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care tobest address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries,spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
We support your career growth and personal well-being:
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Start Strong : Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
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Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
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Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
The Recreational Therapist plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization, hospital, and the profession. Responsible for the provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload. Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital-wide leisure, social, and divergent programs. Serves as an educator to patients on community resources.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
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National certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is required to start
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Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required
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Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion within the first 90 days of employment is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Acute Rehab preferred
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Location : Location US-NJ-West Orange
Job ID 378087
Position Type Per Diem
Experience (Years) 1
Category Therapy - Other
Company Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)
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