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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Job Locations US-MI-LANSING
ID 2026-196772 Line of Business Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Position Type PRN
Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're a CTRS motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities
    Performs comprehensive evaluations, assessing the needs of the patients, and sets measurable objectives and goals that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team
  • Adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results in independence and/or function
  • Plans, organizes, and coordinates recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education
  • Interviews the patient to assess capabilities/interests/barriers. Monitors progress and recommends changes/modifications to program as necessary
  • Designs community reintegration activities to assist the patient with their physical and cognitive needs during physical recreational/leisure activity Assists the patient in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function
  • Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
  • Communicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, patient, family members, and others as applicable
  • Observes/documents and reports changes in the condition/status of the person receiving services to the Clinical Coordinator, Program Manager or DCM, attending physician and other treatment team members
  • Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation & treatment, progress of the patient & discharge from treatment
  • Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulation
  • Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
  • May work with rehabilitation specialists in fulfilling the patient's treatment plan through instruction in patient-related activities to be carried out by the rehabilitation specialist with supervision provided by the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy, or the equivalent
  • Maintains certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CTRT) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
  • Maintains professional license and/or certification if required by the state in which the CTRS practices
  • Minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience and therapeutic recreation program design
  • Experience working with patients with neurologic or orthopedic injuries or conditions
  • Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Able to work independently and part of a team
  • Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail
  • Has reliable transportation and can travel to/from multiple assignments/locations on a daily basis
About our Line of Business
Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.

 

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