What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist position at Pure Abilities Recreational Therapy?
Company Profile:
Pure Abilities Therapeutic Services is a certified Medicaid waiver provider in the state of Indiana. Pure Abilities provides Recreational Therapy, Behavior Management, and Music therapy services to individuals with developmental disabilities, We are client focused with a 1-on-1 therapeutic approach offering premium therapy services through the use of many intervention techniques used to fit each client’s lifestyle. Pure Abilities is looking for creative, passionate and hardworking therapists helping to make a positive impact in our client’s lives.
Pure Abilities is partnered with Spiece Fieldhouse and the YMCA's of Greater Fort Wayne which helps our therapists provide resources to facilitate physical and social goals to their clients. Pure Abilities main office location is in Fort Wayne where therapists have the opportunity to utilize the sensory room, therapy dog, kitchen, gym, video game room, activities room, and more. At Pure Abilities, we hold multiple events throughout the year including but not limited to karaoke events lead by our music therapy team, speed dating events held by our behavior management team, and flag football/Summer Bash/Kickball/Cedar Point/Baseball/and more events held by our team of Recreational Therapists.
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Title: Recreational Therapist. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Locations: Fort Wayne, Indiana and/or Indianapolis, Indiana and their surrounding counties
Status: Contracted - Part Time and Full Time
Salary: $31–$35/hour. Hiring at competitive wages. Wages are based on experience and education level. Annual raises and sign on bonus.
Population: Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, Dual Diagnosis, Physical Impairments, Hearing Impairments, Speech Impaired.
Therapy Setting: Home and Community Based
Job Description
You will be listed as a contractor receiving clients through the Medicaid Waiver System. Recreational Therapists can provide individual and group recreational therapy services in the client’s home or local facilities. Therapist must have reliable transportation and willing to drive to and from clients. Therapists are encouraged to take their clients to local community interests for therapy sessions which include but are not limited to local gyms, parks, sporting events, concerts, malls, bowling, swimming pools and much more. Therapists are able to maintain their own schedules to meet their specific needs. You will have a chance to build a caseload that works around that schedule. As a contracted therapist, you will have full autonomy on therapeutic interventions and techniques used to work towards completing individual goals and objectives. Responsibilities listed below:
- Working independently managing your own caseload.
- You will be required to assess each client’s needs using a standardized recreational therapy assessment and developing treatment plans.
- Track client’s goals and objectives to help prepare quarterly reports indicative of progress or regression.
- Planning and providing appropriate recreational therapy activities and interventions.
- Completing progress notes, due by the end of each month.
- Attending quarterly meetings to report therapy progress with team members.
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelors or Master Degree in Recreational Therapy
Certifications
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
- CPR/First Aid
Requirements
- State and county background checks
- Reliable transportation for frequent travel to caseload
Experience
- Recent graduates welcomed!
Pure Abilities, LLC would like to thank all applicants and look forward to working with you! Pure Abilities, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Contract, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Relocation assistance
License/Certification:
- CTRS (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fishers, IN 46038
Salary : $31 - $35