Recreational Therapist Cert

Job description

Job Summary The Recreational Therapist – Certified is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs to support the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of patients. Through structured individual and group activities, the Recreational Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to promote recovery, independence, and an improved quality of life. Essential Functions: - Conducts patient assessments to evaluate leisure interests, abilities, and therapeutic needs, using standardized tools and clinical judgment. - Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable goals aligned with the patient’s medical and behavioral health care objectives. - Implements evidence-based recreational therapy interventions, including structured group and individual sessions, leisure education, and skill-building activities. - Monitors patient progress and revises treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes. - Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support discharge planning and promote continued therapeutic engagement post-discharge. - Assists with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, includi...