Overview

Come join our growing team! This position will provide therapeutic recreation in an acute care setting at IU Health Bloomington, bringing a focus of activity and well-being to our patients. TR/TR will collaborate with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and the entire interdisciplinary care team as part of the Rehabilitation Services team. The position is 9:30a-6p Monday-Friday. Our acute care team covers 6 units within the Regional Academic Health Center. 

Provides therapeutic, recreational and leisure services to patients/clients, including development of individual treatment plans. Provides consultation to physicians and others regarding appropriateness of referral to recreational therapy. Documents patient/ client programs and progress, educates the patient/ client and others regarding recreational therapy programs. Willingly participates in related activities in support of patient/ client care, education and department operations. Acts as a resource or mentor and provides functional guidance to the team. Coordinates staff/patient scheduling, orientation and training. Ensures proper clinical documentation and monitors workload to ensure staff utilization.

• Requires certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or a Certified Activities Director (ADC).
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation preferred.
• Requires 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires strong knowledge of Recreation Therapy Standards of Care.