Recreational Therapist - CTRS

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood! Job Posting Title: Recreational Therapist - CTRS Location: Dallas - Hospital Additional Posting Details: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Approx. 25-30 hours per week. Temp position November 2026 through May 1, 2027. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Performs interview and assessment of patient’s leisure functioning and leisure related needs. Establishes appropriate leisure related goals based on assessment findings and determines interventions by which these goals are achieved. Records clinical treatment notes in EMR and prepares progress reports for oral presentation to treatment team members. Provides therapeutic recreation services offered to patients at Scottish Rite. Monitors use and condition of recreational equipment as well as TR related areas. Reports need for repair or replacement of supplies, equipment, and facilities. Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, attends rounds, patient care conferences, and meetings with families as assigned. Works collaboratively with other SRC departments. Serve as liaison with at least 1 community agency that promotes access/inclusion for patients served by SRC. Attends assigned SRC camps. Make recommendations for personal and/or departmental performance improvement. Comply with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Maintains professional certification(s). Required Skills/Abilities Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Leisure with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. Current certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) at the professional level of Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Current CPR. Current drivers license with eligibility to drive hospital vehicles. Working Environment Working Conditions: Inside & Outside Working Position: Sitting, Standing, and Walking Physical Demands: Medium Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Stoopling/Kneeling/Bending, and Repetitive Movements Lifting or carrying between 35 - 50 lbs. Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, and Speaking This position will be exposed to Inside/Outside Environments and Bloodborne Pathogens