Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Per Diem Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is seeking a passionate and skilled professional for a dynamic position serving our Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on individuals recovering from complex medical conditions and those living with physical disabilities. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) plays a vital role in supporting recovery, independence, and quality of life through therapeutic recreation.
Key Responsibilities:- Provides direct patient care, including comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment, and discharge planning
- Performs appropriate written documentation and communicates clinically with professionalism and accuracy
- Interacts appropriately with patients and team members through clinical communication
- Develops and implements treatment plans that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and meaningful participation
- Reassesses plan effectiveness and adjusts interventions to meet evolving goals
- Educates patients and families to support recreation engagement beyond discharge
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to enhance care coordination
- Demonstrates professionalism, clinical expertise, and compassionate, ethical practice in all interactions
- Promotes participation in therapeutic recreation as a key component of rehabilitation and quality of life
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
Required:
Applicants must be certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or certification-eligible prior to employment, with certification obtained within one year of hire and maintained throughout employment (recertification required every five years).
Work Schedule: Per Diem/As needed
About Gaylord Specialty Healthcare: Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey—from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve.
Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives.
Our Values:
Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.
Benefits to Working at Gaylord Include:
- Voted Top 100 Workplaces in CT in 2021, 2022, and 2023 Certified Great Place to Work 2024, 2025 and 2026!Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages
- Robust orientation and onboarding programs
- Clinical ladder advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
- Free parking on a beautiful and safe campus
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Reward & recognition programs to celebrate staff contributions
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
We Are An Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/VEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
