About this role
Overview
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
Frisco, TX
Recreational Therapist
Full Time
Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.
Starting salary:$50,960.00
Benefits of becoming a Recreational Therapist with us:
We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Personal and Family Medical Leave
- Continuing Education
Responsibilities
Seeking a full time Recreation Therapist interested in supporting our inpatient rehab hospital. Ideal candidates will have medical recreation therapy experience with neurologic experience preferred.
Candidates should be comfortable with and enjoy working with a variety of neurologic patient populations including TBI, CVA, SCI ,etc. Candidate should be able to handle a fast paced work setting, have good flexibility, and strong team work skills.
This candidate will work closely with the interdisciplinary team consisting of PT, OT, SLP, Neuropsychology, and Case Management to facilitate patient centered care. Typical responsibilities would include group, 1:1 and co-treatment sessions, and community outings. Position is for 40 hours/week and will include 1 weekend day each week (Saturday or sunday). Potential schedule (Tuesday- Saturday or Sunday- Thursday)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
- Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
- Should have certified experience in a medical setting.
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Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans