Certified Recreational Therapist

Neuro Restorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission.

Provides therapeutic recreation-based treatment program opportunities to all program participants. Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Participates in the development of recreational therapy programs for Adults and educate the staff in carryover.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:

• Provides individual and group therapy in a safe and effective manner to all program participants.
• Completes assessment/evaluation in the areas of Recreational Therapy upon admission of all program participants.
• Works directly with paraprofessional staff to facilitate training and program participant growth in the areas of Recreational Therapy.
• Assists in the development of the rehabilitation plan of care to meet the needs of each program participant.
• Communicates with the program participant, family and funder’s as needed to clearly communicate status and need of services.
• Remains current and compliant with federal, state and accrediting body regulations and standards.
• Adheres to work practices consistent with mission, policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all the code of ethics, standards of practice and continuing education requirements of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
• Procures and maintains all recreational equipment to assure safe and appropriate use by program participants and staff.
• Advocates and Educates staff, program participants, and families in the areas of recreational therapy and therapeutic recreation.
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

None required

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy
• Two years of experience in a rehabilitation environment and/or work with persons with neurological and developmental deficits

• Certification of CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
• Maintain best practice methods through continued education coursework

• Knowledge of rehabilitative techniques relative to recreation for persons with diverse neurological impairment
• Be able to interpret various evaluations and from various disciplines (Neuropsychology, Occupational/Speech/Physical therapies) and the relevance to their practice
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm professional manner
• Ability to work toward desire goals of facility

• Travel as needed

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.