Recreation Therapist

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist's primary duty is to assess, plan and facilitate recreation and leisure activity, sports skill development and opportunities which reinforce the treatment programs provided by the Blind Rehabilitation Center's therapeutic staff. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Organize and disseminate information related to on-going and available activities for the SBRC inpatients. Facilitate Veteran's development and increase confidence in their ability to organize and participate in recreational sports, recreation, and leisure time activities, as it applies to his/her individual lifestyle, and help the patients build the personal and social resources that will increase their independence. Provide direct services to the patient (individual assessments, skill development, exploration of new or adapted activities, community reintegration and resource development). Maintains close communication with all other members of the interdisciplinary SBRC staff, including optometry, psychology, social work, and nursing to ensure the needs of Veterans are being met. Develops treatment plans using client' s assessment and documents for the Veteran Staffing and program progress meetings in CPRS. Develops intermediate and long-term goals and objectives with each patient in his/her assigned program. Coordinates the overall treatment plan with the treatment team and patient's family/caregiver to provide a program that focuses on treatment goals. Plans various activities directed towards achieving such therapeutic objectives as diminishing emotional stress and promoting successful community re-entry. Coordinates a wide range of activities, including community-based service organizations and sports and fitness activities, in the development of individualized patient treatment programs. Provides the equipment, materials, instruction, encouragement, or counseling necessary to promote a positive and therapeutic activity. Performs regular assessments, recreation and leisure and sports diagnostic evaluations to determine appropriate therapeutic programs, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary treatment team and physician. Documents the treatment rendered and the Veteran's progress and response to treatment in the medical record. Documents Discharge summary planning into the BRC Discharge Note in CPRS. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturdays, 10:30am - 19:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD61721F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in spoken and written English, as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education. Recreation Therapist A bachelor's degree or higher, from an accredited college or university, with a major in therapeutic recreation or recreation/leisure, with an option and/or emphasis in therapeutic recreation. The degree must be approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC); OR, A bachelor's degree or higher in any field from an accredited college or university and must be a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). The degree must be approved by the NCTRC. If hired under this education, the certification cannot be waived. Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. The private organization must deem such education at least equivalent to that gained in conventional

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