Recreation Therapist- Spinal Cord Injury

Recreation Therapist

The Recreation Therapist plays a key role in helping patients regain independence, confidence, and quality of life through purposeful recreation and leisure activities. Their work is both clinical and supportive, integrating with other rehabilitation services. Additional duties include but not limited to:

• Conducts individualized evaluations using structured interviews, direct observation, performance testing, and review of medical/functional records to identify the patient's strengths, limitations, interests, and leisure preferences.
• Develops individualized recreational therapy plans that align with the patient's rehabilitation goals, incorporating physical, cognitive, emotional, and social objectives
• Delivers treatment interventions such as adaptive sports, mobility training, creative activities, and community outings to improve physical abilities (strength, balance, coordination, flexibility), self-reliance, stress management, and social integration
• Modifies treatment plans as the patient progresses, changes in condition, or new goals emerge
• Maintains accurate, timely records of assessments, progress notes, care plans, and treatment outcomes
• Works with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
• Provides leisure education to patients and families, promoting adaptive strategies and community reintegration
• May lead or participate in specialized programs such as adaptive sports, adventure outings, or adaptive equipment training to support independence

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (

Note:

Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).