JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Recreation Therapist is to plan, direct, and coordinate recreation leisure-based treatments to patients. A Recreation Therapist will plan and implement programming of events to meet the needs of patients and appropriate community members with disabilities.
Job Functions:
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree from accredited program in Therapeutic Recreation.
REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION
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Certification by NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. (CTRS)
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
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Three years of experience within the field of Recreation Therapy.
REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS
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Three years of experience within the field of Recreation Therapy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years of experience within the field of Recreation Therapy.
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Current Georgia driver's license and insurable by Shepherd Center's auto insurance policy preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regards to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Normal patient care environment.
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Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
- Some potential exposure to infectious viruses.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.