Recreational Therapist

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Frisco, TX 

 

Recreational Therapist 

 

Full Time

 

 Starting salary: $50,960

 

Cognitive rehab, TBI and CVA experience required.

 

 

Benefits of becoming a Therapist with us:

 

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Clinical Ladder Program - Opportunity for staff clinicians to bonus an additional $2000 - $3500 based on extra-curricular activities
• New Grad Mentors
• National education courses and local online CEU library free to full-time employees
• Residency Programs
• Continuing Education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

 

 

Responsibilities

We are looking for a full time Recreational Therapist to work on a multidisciplinary team in the Day Neuro Clinic. Program focuses on return to highest level of independence possible in leisure and avocational activities as well as community reintegration for patients with acquired brain injuries. Looking for candidates who have strengths or particular interest in community re-integration. Patients are treated as part of a multidisciplinary team, six hours a day, Monday through Friday. Looking for candidates who are creative, innovative and work well on a team. 

 

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.

Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.

Should have certified experience in a medical setting. 

 

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans