Recreation Therapist

1 week ago


Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States Yale New Haven Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team at Yale New Haven Health. As a Recreation Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating and treating patients in various inpatient and outpatient settings. You will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment teams to provide comprehensive patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interpret physician referrals to perform basic Therapeutic Recreation evaluations
  • Utilize support staff and volunteers to deliver patient care
  • Delegate responsibility to clinical students and support staff while maintaining clinical supervision and documentation review
  • Maintain accurate patient care documentation and billing
  • Participate in professional development and stay informed of current developments in the field
Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited program in Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent
  • Must be or currently pursuing CTRS certification from National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
  • One to two years of experience in an academic or large medical center-based practice preferred
Physical Demands

The Recreation Therapist may be exposed to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials, and communicable diseases. The worker must be able to stand, walk, talk, hear, lift, push, pull, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive motions.


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