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Ascension

Recreational Therapist

Austin, TX

$26.38/hr

Therapist specializing in Recreation preferred. Education: * High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable ...

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Ascension

Recreational Therapist

Austin, TX · On-site

Therapist specializing in Recreation preferred. Education: * High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable ...

Buckner International

Lifestyles Associate

Dallas, TX · On-site

As a Lifestyles Associate, you will impact the lives of all members and residents through assisting ... Minimum one-year related experience preferred, in wellness, fitness or recreational therapy in ...

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What is the difference between Recreation Therapy Associate vs Recreation Therapist?

AspectRecreation Therapy AssociateRecreation Therapist
CredentialsTypically requires an associate degree or certification in recreation therapy support rolesRequires a bachelor's or master's degree in recreation therapy or a related field, along with certification (e.g., CTRS)
Work EnvironmentAssist in recreational activities in hospitals, rehab centers, or community settingsDesign and implement therapeutic recreation programs in healthcare, mental health, or rehabilitation facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by healthcare providers, community centers, and rehab facilities as support staffEmployed as licensed professionals responsible for therapeutic planning and assessment

In summary, Recreation Therapy Associates support recreational activities under supervision, while Recreation Therapists lead and develop therapeutic programs, requiring higher education and certification.

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Recreational Therapist Assistant

AIMS Locum Tenens LLC

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

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Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Job Overview:
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist Assistant to provide therapeutic recreation services at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), BAMC, TX. The RTA will plan, lead, evaluate, and document recreational activities designed around individual patient rehabilitation needs and work as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
General Duties
  • Perform services under the general direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist, Program Manager, Service Director, or designated Government representative.
  • Follow BAMC, DHA, DoD, safety, and patient-care requirements.
  • Maintain required credentials and professional competency.

Specific Duties
  • Develop, plan, resource, lead, evaluate, and document therapeutic recreational activities.
  • Conduct activities in classroom, outdoor, and aquatic environments.
  • Work with adult outpatients recovering from traumatic injuries and medical conditions.
  • Use assessment tools, functional assessments, and patient interest inventories.
  • Help establish appropriate therapeutic goals and treatment plans.
  • Participate as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
  • Discuss patient progress or regression with the treatment team.
  • Recommend appropriate modifications to treatment plans.
  • Provide in-service training and follow-up sessions when required.

Qualifications
Degree/Education:
Associate degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation.
Certification:
  • Current Therapeutic Recreation Associate (TRA) certification from the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification (CTRAC).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Maintain applicable OSHA-required training.

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience within the last 3 years practicing therapeutic recreation. Residency and fellowship time may count toward this requirement.
Must have experience providing professional recreation therapy to adult outpatients recovering from conditions such as:
  • Amputation
  • Poly-trauma
  • Burn injury
  • Oncologic diagnoses
  • Neurological diagnoses
  • Musculoskeletal injuries

Licensure is required, it must be current, valid, and unrestricted.
Driver's License:
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas non-commercial driver's license, Type A or C.
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Therapeutic recreation planning and implementation.
  • Experience with outdoor, classroom, and aquatic rehabilitation activities.
  • Patient assessment and treatment planning.
  • Ability to work with adults recovering from serious injuries.
  • Strong teamwork and patient communication skills.
  • Ability to recognize and report patient progress or regression.
  • Accurate documentation skills.

Schedule:
Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM (0700-1600), approximately 40 hours per week at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), BAMC.
Work Environment:
Primarily an outpatient rehabilitation setting at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), with therapeutic activities potentially occurring in clinical, classroom, outdoor, and aquatic environments.
Security & Health Requirements:
  • Active Tier 1 (T1) investigation required before starting work.
  • Government credentialing package required 45-60 days before placement.
  • Must meet BAMC physical examination, immunization, influenza vaccination, and TB-screening requirements.
  • Position is designated Emergency Essential Personnel.
    This is a SCA positions

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
AIMS Locum Tenens, LLC, d/b/a AIMS Force is a WOSB certified healthcare management company based in Northern Virginia and Washington DC area focus on healthcare management in both public and private sectors
AIMS Locum Tenens is one of the fastest growing healthcare management solution specialized in management of highly skilled healthcare professionals in both commercial and government healthcare facilities all over the country. We have the experience, resources, and scale required to help physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to take advantage of both short and long term staffing opportunities in a wide variety of practice specialties. We do staff healthcare providers for both short and long-term assignments to local, state and federal government healthcare facilities.
AIMS realizes the key to quality is attention to details. AIMS is the one stop shop for various healthcare facilities and handles every steps to get best candidate from sourcing, recruitment, candidate screening, credentialing, final placement and retention of highly qualified healthcare provider.
As one of the nation's fastest growing healthcare management companies, AIMS Locum Tenens manages highly qualified physicians and nurses during staffing crisis at community hospitals, clinics and Army based MTFs (Military Treatment Facilities). Hospital systems, MTFs, nursing homes and out patient clinics benefit from our comprehensive, cost-effective supplemental medical staffing services.
Our No. 1 priority is to provide the best service to our healthcare professionals and our hospital and MTFs clients. We welcome feedback and suggestions so we can continually improve our service.
At AIMS Locum Tenens, our core pillars-dedication, commitment, trustworthiness, and superior service-drive every aspect of our business.

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