Recreation Therapist

As a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, you will develop and deliver therapeutic recreation programs that support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of patients.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Evaluate patient histories, interests, aptitudes, and skills to design individualized therapy activities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive therapeutic recreation treatment plans for patients with physical, emotional, and/or social challenges.
• Continuously revise treatment plans based on patient responses, diagnostic changes, and intervention effectiveness.
• Plan and conduct adaptive recreational activities tailored to patient needs.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Education:** Bachelor's or higher degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, Dance Therapy, or Music Therapy.

* *or* a Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field with a therapeutic emphasis, including at least 36 semester hours in therapeutic courses (18 in therapeutic recreation; 18 in abnormal psychology, physiology, human anatomy and development, disabilities, and general recreation).

• **Experience (GS-10 Level):** One year of specialized experience (equivalent to federal GS-09) directly involving patient evaluation, therapeutic treatment plan development and revision, and leading adaptive recreational activities.

* *or* **Education Substitution:** A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. * *or* A combination of qualifying education and experience.

• *Desired Qualifications:**
• Experience in long-term care settings.
• Experience interacting with geriatric patients.