Expressive Therapist - FT Days
On-siteMurfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Plan, direct, and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient's treatment plan. Complete assessments through observation and interviews to determine patient needs, skills, and interests. Facilitate sessions in therapeutic leisure skills, education, and awareness, instructing patients in sports, dance, music, art, and relaxation techniques. Engage patients in exercise, games, and community outings while helping them develop social skills for independence. Modify activities to suit specific group needs and resolve patient complaints with a positive, empathetic attitude, prioritizing patient safety. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, three years of healthcare recreation experience, and CTRS or specialty certification. Full-time day shift with on-call rotation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field
- Three or more years' experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification
- certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.)
- clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting
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