Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Company: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 11, 2025
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Job Description:
The Ohio State University Medical Center is committed to
enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. The Therapeutic
Recreation program is a part of the overall Dodd Rehabilitation
program on all medical services. The Therapeutic Recreation staff
is expected to evaluate/screen patients, establish treatment goals,
implement treatment, and complete patient teaching/discharge
planning. The Therapeutic Recreation staff also provides equipment
for diversional activities to be carried out by volunteers or upon
the request of a patient or his/her family caregivers. Updating
program offerings via treatment techniques, groups, or
co-treatments is an ongoing process. Activities used in treatment
are generated to facilitate with patient's transition to
home/community.The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist provides
patient treatment via recreational modalities, education material
to maximize patient post discharge planning. The Therapeutic
Recreation Specialist is expected to be the contact for the
community link and be a liaison for patient /staff/consumers of
Rehabilitation Services. The Therapeutic Recreation staff is also
to be a resource for all areas of the continuum and be able to
provide resources and information to anyone in the OSU
continuum.Minimum QualificationsA bachelor's degree in Therapeutic
Recreation from an accredited school. Certification as a
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist through the National Council for
Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). One year experience
as a CTRS is preferred. Current Ohio Driver's License.
Keywords: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus , Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Other , Columbus, Ohio
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