Job Description
Overview
SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center
O''Fallon, MO
Recreational Therapist/Activities Director - Neuro Transitional Rehabilitation Center
Every Weekend
Option of 8 hours Saturday
or
4 hours Saturday & 4 hours Sunday
We are seeking a Recreational Therapist at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Neuro Transitional Center, opening mid 1st quarter of 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to change lives. The Neuro Transitional Center has 12 beds and is designed to provide intensive rehabilitation to individuals with an acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury who are unable to safely return home at the time of discharge from an inpatient rehab hospital due to the severity of their impairments. Currently, 93% of our patients return to their homes at discharge from NTC, and now Missourians will not have to leave the state to receive this level of service.
Benefits of becoming a Recreational Therapist with us:
- Team-oriented and collaborative culture
- A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities
Responsibilities
Plans and implements appropriate community integration activities and leisure and functional structured activities according to patient needs within the facility. May transport patient on community outings. Completes electronic medical record documentation and coordinates with rehab manager regarding weekend activities. Participates in team conferences collaborating with the transdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required. Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required. Current State Driver's License in good standing required Should have certified experience in a medical setting.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Numbers & Facts
| Location | O'Fallon, MO |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Website | http://www.selectmedical.com/ |
About Company
Superior quality and care. Compassion and Respect. Results oriented. Teamwork. Resourcefulness. These are the core values upon which Select Medical was built. Since its founding in 1996, Select Medical has passionately focused on providing superior, patient-centered care that improves quality of life.Co-founded by Rocco Ortenzio and Robert Ortenzio, Select Medical began as a regional provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation. Contract therapy was added to the company's specialized health care offerings in 1997, and was quickly followed by the introduction of long-term acute care in 1998. In 1999, Select Medical made one of its largest acquisitions by purchasing NovaCare Physical Rehabilitation and Occupational Health. In three years, Select Medical had grown from a small start-up into a diversified health care company with a national presence. This progressive yet responsible growth was one attribute that led to the company's recognition as one of the Best Managed Companies in America by Forbes magazine.
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