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Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical

Saddle Brook, NJ

Recreational Therapist

(Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required and Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC)

Shift Hours : Per Diem/PRN, Start time & End Time

(This includes weekday and weekend shifts)

Per Diem Rate: $32/HR

Benefits of becoming a Recreational Therapist with us:

• Latest rehab technologies

• High success rates of patients being discharged home

• Engaged and team-oriented culture

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

Responsibilities

The Recreational Therapist plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization, hospital and the profession. Responsible for provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload. Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital wide leisure, social and divergent programs. Serves as an educator to patients on community resources.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.

• Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.

• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in first 90 days of employment is required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in Acute Rehab preferred

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Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury

• Spinal Cord Injury

• Stroke

• Amputation

• Neurological Disorders

• Orthopedic Conditions

• Multiple Traumas

**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 317370

Location US-NJ-Saddle Brook

Experience (Years) 1

Category Therapy - Other

Street Address 300 Market Street

Company Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Kessler North (Saddlebrook)

Position Type Per Diem