Recreation Therapist

MedStar Health is looking for a Recreation Therapist to join our team at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital! 

As a Recreation Therapist, you will provide patient care duties as it relates to recreational therapy and adaptive sports following accreditation guidelines licensing regulations professional code of ethics and standards of practice to include: evaluation, re-evaluation, treatment plannin,g & implementation and discharge planning. You will assure compliance with all legal & accreditation standards.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move! 

Primary Duties: 

• Provides effective and efficient evidence-based care. Provides individualized patient care duties as it relates to Recreation Therapy following accreditation guidelines, professional code of ethics, and standards of practice to include evaluation/ re-evaluation, treatment planning, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning.  

• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning during patient care to maximize effective and safe outcomes. Demonstrates leadership skills in coaching/managing quality sports programming in our community program regarding safety, budgeting, maintaining of equipment, appropriate paperwork, volunteers and serving as liaison to national organization and partners. Actively participate in fundraising and grant writing to ensure funding for sports and fitness programs.  

• Follows MNRH documentation policy to maintain accurate and timely documentation to include assessment, clinical interventions, flowsheets, discharge recommendations. Documentation reflects the need for acute rehab level of care to include patient/ family education, training, treatment intensity and duration. 

• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Maintains accurate schedules for assigned patients and professional activities.  

• Coordinates sports programming. Ensures necessary supplies and equipment available for patient care and for community sports programming. Is timely, punctual, and prepared. 

Qualifications:  

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies with a Therapeutic option/emphasis.  

• Advanced training in clinical expertise through workshop attendance. Identified area or working toward area(s) of advance practice. Presents at department/team in-services.  

• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Must have or be able to obtain Recreation Therapist licensure for Washington, D.C prior to start date.

• Valid driver's license in good standing and maintenance of a safe driving record.  

• 12 week Therapeutic Recreation Internship in a clinical setting preferably in physical rehabilitation required   

• 1-2 years of clinical experience in a rehabilitation setting preferred.