Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

1 week ago


Framingham, Massachusetts, United States Tenet Massachusetts Full time

Position Overview
Tenet Massachusetts is looking for a dedicated Recreation/Recreational Therapist to join our team in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Role Summary & Requirements
  • Specialty: Recreation/Recreational Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Staff

Position Summary
This role involves performing professional responsibilities in the assessment, planning, and execution of Therapeutic Recreation programs aimed at enhancing, preserving, or restoring patient functions. The therapist will work to maximize abilities and prevent disabilities, assisting patients in achieving their highest potential in leisure education, adaptive recreation, and recreational pursuits.

The therapist will initiate assessments and create individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and capabilities. Collaboration within an interdisciplinary team is essential for the effective implementation of the recreational therapy care plan, which includes evaluating a patient's previous leisure lifestyle and establishing therapeutic recreation goals and objectives that facilitate optimal functioning.

As necessary, the therapist will also develop and implement engaging diversionary activity programs and support social integration efforts throughout the rehabilitation process.

Onboarding Process: Candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening, including a drug test.

Qualifications
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration, or a related field.
  • Preferred: At least 1 year of experience as a Recreation Therapist.
  • Certification: Must be eligible for certification by the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Certification (CTRS) or the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), or possess a Master's Degree in a related discipline (e.g., Music Therapy, Art Therapy).
About Tenet Massachusetts

Facilities:

Saint Vincent Hospital – Worcester, MA

MetroWest Medical Center – Framingham, MA

Leonard Morse Hospital – Natick, MA (part of MWMC)

At Tenet Massachusetts, we are committed to providing high-quality healthcare and innovative treatments to our communities. Our facilities are recognized for excellence in various specialties, and we strive to enhance the health and well-being of those we serve.

Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan


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