SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center
O'Fallon, MO
New Location Opening quarter 1 of 2025
Recreational Therapist - Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation Center
Every Weekend
Option of 8 hours Saturday
or
4 hours Saturday & 4 hours Sunday
We are seeking a Recreational Therapist at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center, opening mid 1st quarter of 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to change lives. The Neuro Transitional Center has 12 beds and is designed to provide intensive rehabilitation to individuals with an acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury who are unable to safely return home at the time of discharge from an inpatient rehab hospital due to the severity of their impairments. Currently, 93% of our patients return to their homes at discharge from NTC, and now Missourians will not have to leave the state to receive this level of service.
Benefits of becoming a Recreational Therapist with us:
Team-oriented and collaborative cultureA network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities
Responsibilities
Plans and implements appropriate community integration activities and leisure and functional structured activities according to patient needs within the facility. May transport patient on community outings. Completes electronic medical record documentation and coordinates with rehab manager regarding weekend activities. Participates in team conferences collaborating with the transdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.Current State Driver’s License in good standing requiredShould have certified experience in a medical setting.Additional Data
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.