Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab Job ID 298470 Location US-NJ-Saddle Brook Experience (Years) 3 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 300 Market Street Company Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Kessler North (Saddlebrook) Position Type Per Diem Overview

 

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical

Saddle Brook, NJ

 

 

Recreational Therapist

(Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required and Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC))

Shift Hours: Per Diem, Weekdays and Weekends Available 

Rate per hour $32 

 

 

At Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation our services have been designed for patients who need a longer rehabilitation hospitalization for their recovery. We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapist to join our team.

 

 

Benefits of becoming a therapist with us:

Latest rehab technologiesEngaged and team-oriented cultureHigh success rates of patients being discharged homeA network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities 

 

Responsibilities

Job Duties

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

Qualifications

Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC)Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation requiredExperience in Acute Rehab preferred Additional Data

 

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

 

Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

Brain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryStrokeAmputationNeurological DisordersOrthopedic ConditionsMultiple Traumas

 

Select Medical is an organization that is passionate about safety for our patients and our team members. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Division conducts post-offer employment testing (POET) for a number of job titles including, but not limited to:

 

Rehabilitation Assistant/Nursing AssistantNursePhysical, Occupational and Speech TherapyEnvironmental Services

POETS are completed as part of the onboarding process- to be completed before an employee’s first day of work.

 

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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