Recreational Therapist

3 days ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States KurzSolutions Full time
About the Role

KurzSolutions is seeking a skilled Recreational Therapist to join our team in a correctional facility setting. As a Recreational Therapist, you will play a vital role in enhancing the social interaction, leisure time utilization, and reentry preparation of individuals in correctional or youth facilities.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement specialized recreational therapy programs to promote social interaction, leisure time utilization, and reentry preparation.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care for patients.
  • Assess the recreational therapy needs of individuals, focusing on daily activities, communication skills, physical exercise, and coping mechanisms.
  • Formulate individualized treatment plans based on assessment outcomes and therapeutic objectives.
  • Organize and lead recreational activities, including sports, games, arts and crafts, music, dance, and outdoor adventures.
  • Modify activities to suit patients with diverse abilities, disabilities, and cognitive levels.
  • Monitor and document patients' progress, behaviors, and responses to treatment interventions accurately.
  • Offer guidance, support, and motivation to encourage patients' active participation in therapeutic activities.
  • Educate patients and their families on the benefits of recreational therapy and provide guidance on continuing therapeutic activities beyond scheduled sessions.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 12 to 36 months of therapist experience.
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Proficient in both oral and written English to effectively communicate.
  • Full, unrestricted license to practice in the state of California.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
About KurzSolutions

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.


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