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Inpatient Therapeutic Recreation and Adaptive Specialist (Full Time)

ChildServe · Johnston, Iowa, US

Join our team as a Recreation Therapist & Adaptive Specialist , where you'll provide direct therapeutic recreation services to children and young adults in o...

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Join our team as a Recreation Therapist & Adaptive Specialist , where you'll provide direct therapeutic recreation services to children and young adults in our complex medical and rehab inpatient units. In this role, you’ll develop and implement customized adaptive programs, using play-based interventions to support physical, cognitive, and social growth. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create engaging, inclusive experiences tailored to each individual's needs Schedule: - Monday-Thursday, 8am-6pm - Saturday hours once every 6-8 weeks How you'll make an impact: - Provide direct therapeutic recreation services to children and young adults - Develop and implement customized adaptive programs to support engagement and development - Utilize play-based interventions to promote physical, cognitive, and social growth - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including occupational, physical, and speech therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers - Adapt activities and equipment to meet individual needs and abilities - Foster a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages participation and progress - Document progress and adjust interventions as n...