Job description

We invite you to join our dynamic team of pediatric professionals to make a difference in our community and grow in your field with the support and tools of one of the region’s top children’s rehabilitation organizations!

We are recruiting for a per diem Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to join our skilled team in Marlton, NJ. Duel-Certified Child Life Special strongly encouraged, weekend and weekday availability required

About Us:

Weisman Children's is a highly-acclaimed, community-based pediatric organization consisting of an acute care rehabilitation hospital, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and medical day care centers. We specialize in delivering individualized, family-centered care. By including family and caregivers in every step of the rehab process, along with an interdisciplinary approach to treatment, we give our patients every opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Why Choose Us:

You chose healthcare to make an impact. At Weisman Children's, we inspire you to help change lives and unlock the potential of every child, every day. Our culture is driven by our community, our values, and our team.

We are also proud to offer the following benefits:

· Employee Recognition Program

· Company discounts at select retailers

· And much more

POSITION SUMMARY:

• An integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team, responsible for the assessment of play, recreation, leisure skills, and psychosocial adjustment to hospitalization, to facilitate therapy, leisure education, and recreation participation for the pediatric (re)habilitation of children ages birth to 21 years of age.
• Responsible for adherence to the scope and standards of practice as defined by the American Therapeutic Recreation Association.
• Demonstrates professional judgment, uses problem solving techniques and time management principles to achieve quality outcomes for each patient.
• Participate in patient and family teaching and work collaboratively with other disciplines on the interdisciplinary team to maintain optimal standards of patient care and assure carryover of treatment plans/goals as indicated.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree Therapeutic Recreation
• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by NCTRC required.
• Dual-Certified Child Life Specialist preferred
• Experience working with children with disabilities or chronic illness.
• Ability to supervise groups of infants, children, and adolescents with disabilities in a safe manner.
• Pediatric experience in medical settings preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Rotating weekend schedule

We invite you to join our dynamic team of pediatric professionals to make a difference in our community and grow in your field with the support and tools of one of the region’s top children’s rehabilitation organizations!

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have weekend and weekday availability?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Preferred)
• Child Life Specialist certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person