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PRN Recreation Therapist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

About Shepherd Center With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class ... environment. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Recreation Therapist is to plan, direct, and coordinate ...

Shepherd Center

PRN Recreation Therapist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

About Shepherd Center With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class ... environment. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Recreation Therapist is to plan, direct, and coordinate ...

Shepherd Center

Patient Care Technician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

... environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Why Shepherd Center We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Shepherd Center which is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 ...

Shepherd Center

PBX Operator

Atlanta, GA · On-site

About Shepherd Center With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class ... Monitors the work environment to ensure functionality, safety, and teamwork. * Ensures optimal ...

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What is it like to work at Shepherd Center?

Shepherd Center is a healthcare organization that prioritizes a culture of compassion, collaboration, and innovation, striving to provide exceptional care to patients with spinal cord injuries and other conditions.

As a multidisciplinary team, Shepherd Center brings together healthcare professionals from various fields, including medicine, therapy, and research, to deliver comprehensive care and support to patients and their families. The center's state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology enable healthcare professionals to provide advanced treatments and therapies.

Working at Shepherd Center may appeal to individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, contributing to groundbreaking research, and being part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries and other conditions.

What makes Shepherd Center an attractive place to work?

Shepherd Center is a renowned rehabilitation hospital that specializes in medical research and treatment for individuals with spinal cord and brain injuries, positioning itself at the forefront of innovative healthcare solutions. The workplace at Shepherd Center is characterized by a collaborative environment, where employees from various disciplines work together to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes, and a commitment to ongoing education and training. By joining Shepherd Center, individuals can contribute to groundbreaking research, develop their skills in a dynamic healthcare setting, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Do workers at Shepherd Center get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
75% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Does Shepherd Center pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At Shepherd Center, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
100% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Shepherd Center?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Shepherd Center?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Shepherd Center feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Shepherd Center get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
38% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Shepherd Center?

Most people feel stressed here.
86% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Shepherd Center enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Shepherd Center recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
63% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Shepherd Center?

Most people got enough training when they started.
100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Shepherd Center?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 71% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Shepherd Center’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Shepherd Center is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
43% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

What are the most popular jobs at Shepherd Center?

What are the most popular categories at Shepherd Center?

Infographic showing various Environment job openings at Shepherd Center in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% As Needed, 59% Full Time, and 27% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

PRN Recreation Therapist

Shepherd Center

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Per diem

Posted 10 days ago

Shepherd Center rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 1,063 rated hospitals

Job description

About Shepherd Center
With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers, strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
The Recreation Therapist is responsible for treating each patient (adolescent, adult, geriatric) assigned, determining short-term and long-term goals in conjunction with the patient and other Shepherd Center team members, and developing and implementing a comprehensive treatment program to meet these goals with moderate direct supervision. This hands-on and rewarding role gives the Recreation Therapist the opportunity to interact directly with patients, making an impact on their recovery through the rehabilitation continuum to their home community environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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.

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