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)
Looking for an experienced, creative, and energetic Life Enrichment Coordinator/Recreational Therapist for residents at our skilled nursing facility and rehab center in Oklahoma City, OK! The ideal applicants must be certified or eligible for certification as an Activity Director or Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, team oriented, have experience in activities and senior skilled nursing/rehabilitation.
Lifetime Wellness offers tailored wellness programs to skilled nursing and rehab centers, assisted living and memory care facilities. Utilizing a comprehensive approach that nurtures the whole person, we focus on the six dimensions of wellness to help each person reach their wellness potential. By integrating a wellness culture into our client’s environment, our goal of improving quality of life for each person lies at the heart of our program. We offer our team great benefits, including competitive salaries, PTO & no cost continuing education courses.