Recreational Therapist jobs in Aiken, SC

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recreational Therapist
  • Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners
  • Augusta, GA OTHER
  • Overview

    Join the excitement of a dynamic company committed to providing exceptional neurological rehabilitation. Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners is a growing organization dedicated to to excellence, honesty, and ethics in our treatment of our clients and each other. We provide treatment for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, CVAs, and other neuro or complex ortho diagnosis in the most functional setting there is - a person's own home and community.

     

    We are looking for experienced Therapeutic Recreation Specialists who want to provide truly patient-centered care in the Augusta, GA area - with PRN positions that accept patients for the duration of their stay available. Our interdisciplinary teams create integrated treatment plans that are practiced in patients homes and communities. Our therapists are creative in their approach and incorporate a variety of activities to ignite interest while addressing functional goals. This evidence-based approach results in durable outcomes.

     

    Why Work Here?

    Clinicians are backed by therapy-led leadership committed to Building Futures for our patients and staff.

    Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners creates new paths forward after a neurological injury. We provide intensive, individualized services working one on one with our patients, building their skills in their own homes and communities. Patients are accepted anywhere on the continuum from severe brain injury to job readiness. Our experienced teams step up to the challenge of building a program that is just right for our patient's specific issues.

    Responsibilities

    Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

    Evaluation, treatment and education of neuro-rehab patients including planning, organizing and coordination of recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education. Assess capabilities/interests/barriers. Monitor progress and recommend changes/modifications to program as required.  Perform home assessments and assist the patients with transition to home and community.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications: 

     

    Completion of bachelor's in therapeutic recreation and CTRS designation is required. Experience in the treatment of neurologically related disorders is strongly preferred. Excellent planning, organization, writing and time management skills are required. Ability to communicate with families, professionals, and co-workers is a must.

     

    Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Certified Recreational Therapist (PRN)
  • UHS
  • AUGUSTA, GA OTHER
  • Responsibilities Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is a multi-discipline behavioral healthcare center that offers mental health services to the communities of surrounding Augusta, Georgia. The Lightho...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Therapist
  • ProFamily, LLC
  • Augusta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Clinician Job Description ProFamily is a mental health and social services agency with a heart to serve our community with care and compassion. We believe that as our agency grows, our responsibility ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Upstream Rehabilitation
  • Evans, GA FULL_TIME
  • BenchMark Physical Therapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team in Evans, GA Who we are…A network of over 1200 clinics from coast to coast,...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Upstream Rehabilitation
  • Thomson, GA FULL_TIME
  • BenchMark Physical Therapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team in Thomson, GA Who we are…A network of over 1200 clinics from coast to coas...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Speech Therapist
  • ABLE Kids Services
  • Augusta, GA FULL_TIME
  • COME JOIN OUR TEAM!! ABLE Kids provides ABA therapy to children with autism ranging in ages 2 to 6 years. As a Speech Therapist for ABLE Kids, you will provide therapy to clients that are receiving AB...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,168 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Columbia, SC
  • Aureus Medical Group - Cardiopulmonary is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Columbia, South Car...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Professional / Barnwell Office
  • State of South Carolina
  • Aiken, SC
  • Job Responsibilities With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a com...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN - Critical Care Float Pool - Dayshift
  • Hiring Now!
  • Aiken, SC
  • Responsibilities Registered Nurse Opportunity - Critical Care Resource Pool 7a-7p This full-time opportunity offers 36 h...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit
  • Hiring Now!
  • Aiken, SC
  • Responsibilities Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit - 7am - 7pm *** SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE *** This full-time opportunity o...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Hiring Now!
  • Aiken, SC
  • Responsibilities Psychiatric Registered Nurse(RN) Fulltime/Nights Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Hiring Now!
  • Aiken, SC
  • Responsibilities Psychiatric Registered Nurse(RN) Fulltime/Nights Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Aiken Regional Medical Centers
  • AIKEN, SC
  • Responsibilities Psychiatric Registered Nurse(RN) – Fulltime/Nights Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Servic...
  • 1/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Aiken Regional Medical Centers
  • AIKEN, SC
  • Responsibilities Psychiatric Registered Nurse(RN) – Fulltime/Nights Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Servic...
  • 1/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

Aiken is the largest city in and the county seat of Aiken County, in the western portion of the state of South Carolina, United States. With Augusta, Georgia, it is one of the two largest cities of the Central Savannah River Area. It is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. Founded in 1835, it was named after William Aiken, the president of the South Carolina Railroad. It became part of Aiken County when the county was formed in 1871 from parts of Orangeburg, Lexington, Edgefield, and Barnwell counties. Aiken is home to the University of South Carolina Aiken. The p...
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Aiken, South Carolina area prices
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