Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation services. Utilizes recreation to restore, maintain, or improve cognitive, physical, emotional, spiritual and social function of patients and their families. Reports to the Manager of Child Life and Patient Experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects appropriate assessments and uses systematic assessment procedures to address patient needs.
• Develops assessment-based clinically-appropriate treatment plans including measurable goals and outcomes.
• Implements recreation interventions and techniques with the goal of achieving established outcomes which maintain or improve physical, emotional, and social health of patients.
• Evaluates and documents patient’s progress and intervention effectiveness in achieving established goals.
• When maximum improvement in recreation therapy goals is achieved or additional treatment is needed, develops a recreation therapy discharge plan in collaboration with the patient, family, physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in planning and implementing recreational activities in accordance with patients’ needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Core competencies :
• Follows all organizational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan, assess, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation interventions.
• Demonstrates the ability to document individualized therapeutic recreation treatment plan, behavioral observations, and interventions in the patient record. Maintains confidentiality and integrity of data and information in accordance with policies of CHKD and regulatory agencies.
• Provides comprehensive therapeutic recreation services for patients and family members that meet emotional, physical, cognitive, social / cultural, and communication needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide therapeutic techniques to reduce anxiety, improve pain management, and increase relaxation.
• Demonstrates the ability to represent and communicate therapeutic recreation practice and theory pertaining to children, youth, and adolescents to others.
• Creates a safe, nurturing environment where patients and families feel comfortable with creative expression and communication.
• Provides collaborative services with the interdisciplinary team.

LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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