Recreation Therapist

At Atrium Health, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Recreation Therapist to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have a background as a certified Recreation Therapist, as well as a supportive and caring attitude. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills to engage patients in therapeutic activities that will help them reach their rehabilitation goals.The Recreation Therapist will be responsible for creating and delivering individualized and group therapeutic recreation programs for patients, while managing related documentation and assessments. The successful candidate should be able to work collaboratively and effectively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications:• Certification as a Recreation Therapist or eligibility for certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – both verbal and written• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with patients, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the department• Commitment to providing the highest quality of care for all patientsIf you are someone who is committed to providing the highest quality of care for all patients, and have the qualifications and passion we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Create and deliver individualized and group therapeutic recreation programs for patients.
2. Manage related documentation and assessments.
3. Work collaboratively and effectively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
4. Communicate and interact with patients, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
5. Utilize computer systems and software used in the department.
6. Provide the highest quality of care for all patients.
7. Maintain certification as a Recreation Therapist from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
8. Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Recreation Therapist in Charlotte, NC, USA is $36,520 to $48,220 per year.

Atrium Health, formerly Carolinas HealthCare System, is a not for profit hospital network which operates hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, urgent care centers, and medical practices in the American states of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.