Recreation Therapist, Inpatient Rehab

Job Summary: The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for the organization, implementation, and evaluation of Therapeutic Recreation Services to patients for whom abilities to cope with tasks of living are impaired by physical, social, emotional, or cognitive limitations. The Recreation Therapist provides care utilizing appropriate developmental approaches to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients referred by physicians. Work also includes general recreation services for patients in the Rehabilitation Unit. All duties and responsibilities are to be carried out with empathy and compassion towards patients and their families as well as co-workers.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS/BA in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, or Recreation Administration with an option in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Maintain certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) and licensure as a licensed Recreation Therapist through the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure (LRT). 
• One year of clinical experience working as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in a rehab setting is desirable.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.