Recreational Therapist Job ID 358870 Experience (Years) 1 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 2614 Jefferson Highway Overview

Hospital Name: Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital
Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical
Position: Recreational Therapist
Location: New Orleans, LA
Schedule: Per Diem

 

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

 

Why Join Us:

Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunitiesFoster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members.  Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities  Plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization, hospital and the profession.Responsible for provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload.Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital wide leisure, social and divergent programs.Serves as an educator to patients on community resources. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required. Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans