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Senior
Rehabilitation Specialist – Part Time
1 in New York.
#6 in the Nation.
U.S. News and World Report, "America's Best Hospitals
2007"
Discover why we're the best - an unparalleled pursuit of
excellence in training and a commitment to inviting the best
professionals to work side-by-side. We're taking
patient-centered care to the highest level. Be among the
people who make it possible.
We seek an experienced psycho-social rehabilitation
professional, with knowledge of alcohol and substance
abuse treatment, for a part-time position at our Westchester
Division. This is a world-renowned behavioral health
facility featuring one of the most beautiful treatment
settings in the country.
In this role, you will provide vocational and functional
assessments, develop and lead groups and activities, and
supervise assigned staff. You will function as a member of
an interdisciplinary team, conducting in-services on unit
and in discipline.
Master's degree from an accredited educational institution
in occupational therapy, rehabilitation counseling,
recreational therapy or relevant human services field
required. Must be NYS Dept. of Education License eligible
with a minimum of two years' post-Master's experience, and
possess psycho-social rehab and supervisory experience.
Group development experience highly desirable. Basic Life
Support Certification required. This position is for 20
hours, 4 days per week.
Please apply online at
www.nyp.org/careers
. We are an equal opportunity employer.
New
York-Presbyterian The University Hospital of Columbia and
Cornell
Recreation Therapist
PhyAmerica Government
Services is seeking a qualified Recreation Therapist for a
potential position at Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia.
Work in the Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Program
between the hours of 7am and 5pm. Must have a Bachelor's
Degree in Recreation Therapy; minimum of 2 years experience
within the past 4 years providing Recreation Therapy; and be
certified as a CTRS. Contact: Clovis Aldridge at
800-476-4157 x 4648 or
clovis.aldridge@phyamerica.com.
Recreational Therapy
Clinical Fellowships
UNC
Hospitals
Chapel
Hill, NC
UNC
Hospitals, Department of Recreational Therapy is recruiting
for three Clinical Fellowships that offer new graduates
(BA/BS or MA/MS) an opportunity to develop clinical practice
competencies under the clinical supervision of a certified
senior level therapist. The Clinical Fellowship in
Pediatrics is funded by a grant from the Sigma Sigma Sigma
Foundation.
Fellowship
Appointment Dates
Application Deadline
Psychiatry (adult)
7/1/08-6/30/09 4/30/07
Rehabilitation
(acute)
7/1/08-6/30/09 4/30/07
Pediatrics
(medical)
7/1/08-6/30/09 4/30/07
For an
application packet call: (919) 966-2301 or email:
amarley@unch.unc.edu.
Full-Time opportunity exists for a Certified Therapeutic
Recreational Specialist (CTRS) as a member of the Adult
Acute Brain Injury interdisciplinary team at Kernan
Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation. The job includes:
assessment, treatment, discharge planning and facilitation
of the BI Support Group monthly. Treatment services are
delivered: 1:1, co-treatment and group settings based on the
assessed needs of the individual. The hospital is JCAHO and
CARF accredited including specialty CARF accreditation for
BI. Unique treatment resources include w/c accessible
vehicle for community re-entry, Healing Garden, One-hole
practice green, therapy pool and the usual array of clinical
modalities.
Interested candidates, please submit your cover letter and
resume to Kernan Hospital, Attn: Human Resources, 2200
Kernan Drive, Baltimore, MD 21207, Fax: 410-448-6854, email:
mmjones@kernan.umm.edu
Recreation Therapist
Houston, TX
The
University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center
is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist with a
Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy or a degree with
emphasis in therapeutic recreation. Certification as a
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by NCTRC a must.
Experience working in Recreational Therapy with an inpatient
acute care service for psychiatric population and diverse
ages preferred. Requires strong interpersonal skills &
ability to work independently. Strengths in recreational and
fitness activity planning for indoor/outdoor experiences,
interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and
patient progress documentation also required.
Experienced professionals are encouraged to apply:
https//jobs.uth.tmc.edu
The
University of Texas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Employer. Minorities and women are strongly
encouraged to apply. This is a security-sensitive position
and thereby subject to Texas Education Code §51.215.
Recreational
Therapy Director
The Hebrew
Home of Greater Washington, a Charles E. Smith Life
Community, a premier provider of comprehensive geriatric
care services, is seeking an experienced and dynamic
professional to lead a comprehensive Recreation Therapy
program.
Responsibilities include planning, organizing, developing
and directing recreation therapy operations in a
multi-building 558-bed facility. Successful candidate will
have 5 years progressive experience, including supervisory
and department management, in a long term care environment.
A B.A. in therapy or related field and a CTRS is required.
The Hebrew
Home offers an attractive compensation and benefit package
in a work environment that values teamwork and professional
development. For immediate consideration, please forward
resume and cover letter with salary expectations:
Hebrew Home of
Greater Washington
Chris Stamps,
Human Resources
6121 Montrose
Road
Rockville, MD
20852
Fax (301)
770-8511
stamps@hebrew-home.org
www.smithlifecommunities.org
Activities
Recreation
Therapist
The Hebrew
Home of Greater Washington, a Charles E. Smith Life
Community,
a premier provider of a continuum
of care in senior living services, has
an exciting opportunity for a creative, energetic Rec.
Therapist. Successful candidate must possess CTRS, and
experience working with documentation such as MDS and Care
Plans. A Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy is
desired. . For
immediate consideration contact Chris Stamps at
Stamps@hebrew-home.org or fax resume to (301) 770-8511.
University of North Carolina
Health Care
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST
Positions available in:
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Child Psychiatry
-
Adolescent Psychiatry
-
Adult Rehabilitation
UNC Hospitals is a 723 bed
academic medical center associated with the UNC-Chapel Hill
School of Medicine and based in Chapel Hill, NC. UNC
Hospitals has been a pioneer in providing recreational
therapy, initiated in 1956 by the Departments of Pediatrics
and Psychiatry. In 1974, the Department of Recreational
Therapy was established to extend the service to other
patients within the institution. The Department of
Recreational Therapy provides services to patients in
pediatrics, psychiatry, the burn center, the rehabilitation
center, bone marrow transplants and acute care geriatrics.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree
(specialization in Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational
Therapy, which includes an internship)
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Licensure as a LRT by
NCBRTL
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Certification as a CTRS
by NCTRC
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One year of directly
related professional experience
Assessed competency and
credentials in interventions used to treat patients in
specialty area are preferred.
Full-time, days, some weekends. Minimum Salary: $35,885.
Contact Meg Monahan
919-966-5085
MMonahan@unch.unc.edu
Or
Laurie Reddick
lreddick@unch.unc.edu
Director, Department of
Recreational Therapy
UNC Hospitals
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
RECREATION THERAPIST
Matheny Medical and Educational Center, provides people of
all ages who are developmentally disabled with the
confidence and self-awareness to live their lives in a
productive, meaningful way. We’re now seeking a Recreation
Therapist for our Peapack facility that will be responsible
for planning, monitoring and conducting recreational therapy
programs. While experience working with individuals that
possess developmental disabilities is a plus, it isn’t a
requirement. Candidate must have a CTRS certification. To
apply, please send, fax or email your resume to: Brad
Schmitt, Employment Recruiter, Matheny Medical and
Educational Center, 65 Highland Avenue, Peapack, NJ 07977;
FAX (908) 781-6816; EMAIL: bschmitt@matheny.org. Or for more
information, please call Brad at (908) 234-0011, ext. 236.
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MATHENY Medical and Educational Center
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