Recreational Specialist / CTRS
US-ME-BREWER
BrightSpring Health Services
Req #: 165966
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today! Responsibilities: * Performs comprehensive evaluations, assessing the needs of the patients, and sets measurable objectives and goals that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team * Adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results in independence and/or function * Plans, organizes, and coordinates recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education * Interviews the patient to assess capabilities/interests/barriers. Monitors progress and recommends changes/modifications to program as necessary * Designs community reintegration activities to assist the patient with their physical and cognitive needs during physical recreational/leisure activity Assists the patient in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function * Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment * Communicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, patient, family members, and others as applicable * Observes/documents and reports changes in the condition/status of the person receiving services to the Clinical Coordinator, Program Manager or DCM, attending physician and other treatment team members * Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation & treatment, progress of the patient & discharge from treatment * Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulation * Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws * May work with rehabilitation specialists in fulfilling the patient's treatment plan through instruction in patient-related activities to be carried out by the rehabilitation specialist with supervision provided by the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist * Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy, or the equivalent * Maintains certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRT) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) * Maintains professional license and/or certification if required by the state in which the CTRS practices * Minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience and therapeutic recreation program design * Experience working with patients with neurologic or orthopedic injuries or conditions * Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills * Able to work independently and part of a team * Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail * Has reliable transportation and can travel to/from multiple assignments/locations on a daily basis
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