Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

3 weeks ago


Jackson, Mississippi, United States Henry Ford Health System Full time

Job Summary:

Henry Ford Health System is seeking a skilled Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to provide therapeutic recreation services to patients referred for services to restore, remediate and rehabilitate a person's level of functioning and independence in life activities, to promote health and wellness and to reduce or eliminate activity and participation restrictions.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides therapeutic recreation services to patients referred for services.
  • Restores, remediates, and rehabilitates a person's level of functioning and independence in life activities.
  • Promotes health and wellness and reduces or eliminates activity and participation restrictions.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with major in Therapeutic Recreation is required.
  • Current National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification is required.
  • BLS certification required within 90 days of hire date.

Preferred Experience:

  • Rehabilitation Setting: Clinical training and experience in a physical rehabilitation setting is preferred.
  • Behavioral Health Setting: Clinical experience in a behavioral health setting as Recreation Therapist is preferred.

About Henry Ford Health System:

Henry Ford Health System is a leading healthcare provider in southeast and south central Michigan, partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey. We offer a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout the region, with 33,000 valued team members and 6,000 physicians, researchers, and advanced practice providers.



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