Recreation Therapy Specialist - Rehab Without Walls® Neuro Rehabilitation : Job Details

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Join our dynamic therapy team at Rehab Without Walls, where we create custom treatment plans that truly impact our clients' lives. If you're passionate about enhancing quality of life through therapeutic recreation, we invite you to be a part of our mission!

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate engaging recreation activities that promote functional leisure skills and education. Conduct interviews to assess clients' interests and barriers, monitor progress, and recommend necessary program modifications.
• Collaborate with physicians and the rehabilitation team to set therapeutic recreation goals and coordinate activities during care planning meetings.
• Establish connections with community service organizations to enhance recreational program resources and serve as a liaison for community activities.
• Design community reintegration activities tailored to the physical and cognitive needs of clients, helping them understand and manage their limitations during leisure activities.
• Provide training for clients and relevant support personnel, documenting the effectiveness of training sessions.
• Conduct thorough evaluations to identify clients' needs and set measurable objectives in conjunction with the rehabilitation team, adjusting treatments to optimize outcomes.
• Apply professional knowledge and skills to resolve problems and meet individualized goals for service recipients.
• Regularly report progress to the rehabilitation team, clients, and families.
• Document any changes in clients' conditions and communicate these updates to the team, including the Clinical Coordinator and attending physician.
• Ensure compliance with treatment documentation as specified in the Plan of Treatment.
• Actively participate in team meetings, contributing insights and treatment strategies, and attending family educational sessions.
• Develop, teach, and assess treatment plans while guiding assistants and nursing staff in executing those plans.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, safeguarding client confidentiality and information sharing.
• Collect and document essential items for thorough program evaluation and improvement.
• Engage in internal staff development programs and pursue ongoing education to maintain and enhance clinical practice skills.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to meet the needs of clients and programs.

Qualifications

• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required.
• Must complete all required pre-employment evaluations as outlined in company policy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy or equivalent experience, along with a mandatory minimum of two years in therapeutic therapy roles.
• Understanding of complex neurological injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques, with a commitment to obtain National Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification within the first year of employment. Maintain required state licensure and/or certification.
• Effective communication skills are critical.

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is transforming neurorehabilitation by providing care outside traditional institutional settings. Our approach helps individuals who have suffered brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or strokes to regain their functional capabilities through personalized care in their home, community, workplace, or school. This innovative method leads to significant improvements in functional skills and independence. Join us in our mission to support clients on their recovery journey.