Recreational Therapist jobs in Fort Worth, TX

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-Neuro
  • Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners
  • Fort Worth, TX 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 Fort Worth, TX area - with PRN positions available 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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  • 10 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
  • Select Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton
  • Denton, TX PER_DIEM
  • Overview Select Rehab of Denton PRN Recreational Therapist Responsibilities Job Duties Plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the orga...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist Associate - Behavioral Health
  • WellBridge Healthcare
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionLifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate, creative and goal-oriented Recreational Therapist Associate to join the team at WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth. Lifepoint offers a col...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist (Full Time)- Behavioral Hospital
  • Perimeter Healthcare
  • Arlington, TX FULL_TIME
  • We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Full-Time Recreational Therapist available at our acute care behavioral health hospital located in Arlington, TX. This facility focuses on providing ment...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Store Sales Specialist, Part Time, Seasonal
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Fort Worth, TX PART_TIME
  • OverviewCome shape the future of the outdoors REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • Carrus Hospital
  • Mansfield, TX FULL_TIME
  • Join Team Carrus!We invite you to join Carrus Health, where lots of exciting growth is happening! Ours is a campus of healing. First and foremost, we provide quality healthcare with kindness and respe...
  • 13 Days Ago

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EPIC Certified Analyst
  • LaSalle Network
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • LaSalle Network is working with a client in Fort Worth, Texas looking to hire a remote EPIC Certified Analyst. The EPIC ...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiologist Opportunities in Florida | Onsite, Hybrid and Remote Positions
  • Radiology Partners
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Position Summary Radiology Partners is offering Onsite, Remote and Hybrid positions in multiple locations across Florida...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,868 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Arlington, TX
  • Aureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Arlington, Texas. Job Desc...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Associate - Behavioral Health
  • WellBridge Healthcare
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Description Lifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate, creative and goal-oriented Recreational Therapist Assoc...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Associate - Behavioral Health
  • WellBridge Healthcare
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Description Lifepoint Behavioral Health is seeking a passionate, creative and goal-oriented Recreational Therapist Assoc...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Activities Director (Non Recreation Therapist)
  • Life Care Center of Plano
  • Plano, TX
  • Position Details Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Position Summary The Activities Director (Non Recreation Therap...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Housekeeper
  • Fundltc
  • Dallas, TX
  • ** Housekeeper** ** The Hillcrest of North Dallas** ** Dallas, TX** Full Time **POSITION SUMMARY:** The Housekeeper play...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Activities Director (Non Recreation Therapist)
  • Life Care Center of Plano
  • Plano, TX
  • Position Details Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Position Summary The Activities Director (Non Recreation Therap...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Fort Worth is located in North Texas, and has a generally humid subtropical climate. It is part of the Cross Timbers region; this region is a boundary between the more heavily forested eastern parts and the rolling hills and prairies of the central part. Specifically, the city is part of the Grand Prairie ecoregion within the Cross Timbers. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 349.2 square miles (904 km2), of which 342.2 square miles (886 km2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is covered by water. It is a principal city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropl...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$54,830 to $68,127
Fort Worth, Texas area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago

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