Recreational Therapist

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Dallas, TX 

Recreational Therapist

 Full Time

Select Medical complies with state and federal wage and hour laws. Starting salary $50,960

Benefits of becoming a Recreational Therapist with us:

• Flexible scheduling
• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities

There is an immediate opening for a dynamic, committed full-time recreation therapist for the outpatient Day Neuro Program and SCI Max at Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas. We serve adults with acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries in an outpatient setting. The recreation therapist works in a team environment with a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and neuropsychologist to create a comprehensive rehabilitation program to meet the individual needs of the patient and family.

The successful applicant will have experience working with adults with acquired brain injury/spinal cord injury; will have understanding of impact of brain injury and spinal cord injury on participation in leisure activities; will be able to create individualized treatment plans targeting return to leisure and community reintegration; and will demonstrate personal characteristics of creativity and flexibility.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
2. Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
3. Should have certified experience in a medical setting. 

Select Medical is an equal opportunity employer committed to dealing with employees in a nondiscriminatory manner and based on job-related qualifications and abilities. The Company will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, age (40 and over), marital status, disability or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational qualification) or any other protected status.