• Recreational Therapist/Activities Director

    Select Medical (O'Fallon, MO)


    Overview

     

    SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center

     

    O'Fallon, MO

     

    Opening Soon!

     

    Recreational Therapist/Activities Director - Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation Center

     

    Every Weekend

     

    Option of 8 hours Saturday

    or

    4 hours Saturday & 4 hours Sunday

     

    We are seeking a Recreational Therapistat SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center, opening mid 1st quarter of 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to change lives. The Neuro Transitional Center has 12 beds and is designed to provide intensive rehabilitation to individuals with an acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury who are unable to safely return home at the time of discharge from an inpatient rehab hospital due to the severity of their impairments. Currently, 93% of our patients return to their homes at discharge from NTC, and now Missourians will not have to leave the state to receive this level of service.

    Benefits of becoming a Recreational Therapist with us:

    + Team-oriented and collaborative culture

    + A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities

    Responsibilities

    Plans and implements appropriate community integration activities and leisure and functional structured activities according to patient needs within the facility. May transport patient on community outings. Completes electronic medical record documentation and coordinates with rehab manager regarding weekend activities. Participates in team conferences collaborating with the transdisciplinary team.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    1. Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.

    2. Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.

    3. Current State Driver’s License in good standing required

    4. Should have certified experience in a medical setting.

     

    Additional Data

     

    _Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law_ _._

     

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    **Job ID** _322887_

    **Location** _US-MO-O'Fallon_

    **Experience (Years)** _0_

    **Category** _Therapy - Other_

    **_Street Address_** _700 S Woodlawn Ave_

    **_Company_** _SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - NTC_

    **Position Type** _Per Diem_