Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.
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At Shepherd Center, you'll discover a diverse and inclusive environment, enlightened leadership, a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect. If you are seeking career advancement, continuing education opportunities coupled with a welcoming and fun workplace, competitive compensation and employment benefits, visit our careers page to explore current openings.
SHARE at Shepherd Center Since 2007, SHARE has provided evidence-based rehabilitation for military veterans, service members, and first responders who are ready to accept help and healing for their daily struggle with traumatic brain injuries and mental health concerns. SHARE is the only comprehensive rehabilitation program with: • flexible programming options • collaborative care • transition support • community reintegration This is all available at no cost to military veterans, service members, and first responders, so they can embark on a truly individualized and impactful path to renewed relationships, purpose, and life.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will also float and cover Recreation Therapy needs across the center.
The Recreation Therapist is to plan, direct, and coordinate recreation leisure-based treatments to patients. A Recreation Therapist will plan and implement programming of events to meet the needs of patients and appropriate community members with disabilities. Job Functions:
Schedules patients for individual specialist meetings, classes, outings, and in-center activities on a weekly basis.
Schedule and implement individual patient meetings on leisure education and skills are completed on a weekly basis, or more often if appropriate.
Determines equipment needs in consultation with patient support system and other appropriate team members.
Uses evaluation findings to determine appropriate discharge planning needs.
Develops and implements treatment program to further patient's functional skills, which is then periodically reassessed and adapted.
Provides patient and/or family with resources for use after discharge.
Facilitates community reintegration outings in accordance with policies and procedures for 1:1, group and/or team outings.
Prepares for and effectively teaches classes and lectures, conveying appropriate information and facilitating participant involvement to patients, family, and caregivers.
Participates in and modifies individual family training according to the needs of patient/family.
To plan, implement, and recap inhouse and community programming throughout the year.
Recognizes and discusses age developmental differences between adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, communicates effectively with all patients, and relates this to all aspects of treatment.
Assigns duties to supportive personnel (students, volunteers, aides, techs, nursing, therapists) and supervises performance.
May float to inpatient, post-acute, or outpatient programs to provide patient evaluation or treatment sessions as needed.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree from accredited program in Therapeutic Recreation.
REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION
Certification by NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. (CTRS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of start date.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Three years of experience within the field of Recreation Therapy.
REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS
Three years of experience within the field of Recreation Therapy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience within the field of Recreation Therapy.
Current Georgia driver's license and insurable by Shepherd Center's auto insurance policy preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regards to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal patient care environment.
Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Some potential exposure to infectious viruses.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
