Recreational Therapist jobs in Frederick, MD

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 (CTRS) - Medstar Washington Hospital Center - Inpatient Psychiatry
  • Signet Health Corporation
  • Washington, DC OTHER
  • Overview

    Come work with a great team!  Signet Health, manages the behavioral health services for MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is looking for a Full-time Recreational Therapist (CTRS).   This person will design and implement a variety of activity therapies focusing on individualized needs with the specific objective of fostering effective interactions, to enhance coping skills and cognitive functioning, reality orientation and prioritizing independence in caring for self.   

     

  • Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, when necessary.
  • Participates in agency-wide training programs and in-services.
  • Assists with the adherence that the programming schedules are being conducted as required.      
  • Provides quality and timely clinical documentation, per Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies’ requirements.
  • Will work evenings and weekends.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Requirements/Qualifications

  • Proficiency in interpersonal communication and interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Experience and skill in providing leisure activities to patients with various types and presentations of psychiatric/behavioral health disorders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.  
  • Candidates should have a minimum of two (2) years experience. Must be flexible to adjust to the needs of a fast-paced environment, demonstrate effective problem solving skills and display excellent oral/written communication skills. Previous adult behavioral health experience is preferred.  Bachelor’s degree is required and must have active District of Columbia Recreation Therapy license.

    EOE

    Hospital/Program Description

    For more than a half a century, MedStar Washington Hospital Center has set the highest standard for health care—and reached and surpassed it year after year.

     

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a not-for-profit, 926-bed academic medical center in the center of the nation’s capital—and every day, hundreds of people in the region depend on us for their care. In 2013 alone, the hospital opened its door for nearly 500,000 inpatient and outpatient visits by residents from throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

     

    We are the busiest and largest hospital in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area—and serve as referral center and the central hub for the region’s most advanced acute medical care.

     

    But we are much more. Our primary and secondary health services help our community’s residents get and stay healthy, and help to improve patients’ quality of life by managing chronic illness.

     

    Our inpatient services, education and research programs, outpatient care and community outreach initiatives are all aimed at meeting today’s health care needs—and at leading the way to meet the future health needs of the nation.

  • 16 Days Ago

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Rental specialist
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Oxon Hill, MD FULL_TIME
  • Overview : As an Activity Center Specialist, you will contribute to REIs success by processing rental and purchase transactions and completing other unique customer service functions. Responsibilities...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Area Asset Protection Manager
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Washington, WA FULL_TIME
  • OverviewREI 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 outdoors. When you work for the co-op...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Area Asset Protection Manager
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Washington, DC OTHER
  • Overview: 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 outdoors. When you work for the co-...
  • 3 Days Ago

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0091 - Rockville MD - Store Sales Specialist
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Bethesda, MD OTHER
  • Overview: Come 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 t...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Store Sales Specialist-Part-Time, Seasonal
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Fairfax, VA PART_TIME
  • Overview: Come 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 t...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Mental Health Therapist - D.C. Suburb
  • Privia Health
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • We are looking for an experienced and passionate Mental Health Therapist (Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional C...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist - $1,800 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Rockville, MD
  • Core Medical Group is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist for a travel job in North Bethesda, M...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full Time Clinical Specialist
  • ReMed Recovery Care Centers, LLC
  • Columbia, MD
  • Benefits include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RECREATION THERAPIST
  • LifeBridge Health
  • Randallstown, MD
  • RECREATION THERAPIST Randallstown, MD NORTHWEST HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm Allied ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Direct Support Professional
  • StaffVengers
  • Washington, DC
  • As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide essential care and support to individuals with developmental di...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Community School Coordinator (Linkages to Learning - Part Time)
  • Sheppard Pratt
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • General Summary: Coordinate services, events, and activities for a school-based mental health and social services progra...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Frederick is located in Frederick County in the northern part of the state of Maryland. The city has served as a major crossroads since colonial times. Today it is located at the junction of Interstate 70, Interstate 270, U.S. Route 340, U.S. Route 40, U.S. Route 40 Alternate and U.S. Route 15 (which runs north–south). In relation to nearby cities, Frederick lies 46 miles (74 km) west of Baltimore, 49 miles (79 km) north and slightly west of Washington, D.C., 24 miles (39 km) southeast of Hagerstown, Maryland, and 71 miles (114 km) southwest of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The city's coordinates ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$60,484 to $75,143
Frederick, Maryland area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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