Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Position Summary

Facility: Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

Location: Alabaster, AL

Shift: Days 

Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance 
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP) 
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance 
• Car Insurance 
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

 ALL benefits start day one

Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL!

 At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we’re proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama’s fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more. 

Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Trans catheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we’re committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being. 

Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish! 

Position SummaryThe recreational therapist will treat and rehabilitate individuals with specific health conditions, in conjunction or collaboration with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy and child life specialists.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions• Assesses patients on the basis of information from standardized assessments, observations, medical records, medical staff, the patient’s family and the patient themselves. • Develops and carries out therapeutic interventions consistent with the patient’s needs and interest. • Provides recreational therapy activities to patients that will help enhance their lifestyles through improved social skills, physical skills, cognitive skills, and/or emotional values. • Assists in preparing and recommending therapeutic recreation, leisure education, and diversionary recreational activities for individual patients, group activities and unit activities. • Supervises therapeutic exercises, leisure education, and recreational activities. • Writes, implements, and provides documentation of individual patient’s treatment; maintain records to comply with Baptist Healthrequirements and writes reports indicative of progress or regression. • Evaluates community resources for assistance in meeting patient needs, and maintains a flexible working schedule that may include evenings and weekends to facilitate the development, restoration and maintenance of sound mental, emotional and physical health of patients through therapeutic activities.• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Other Related FunctionsPerforms other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/TrainingGraduate from an approved program with a Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or Psychology, or in recreation with a concentration in therapeutic recreation.

Licensure/CertificationMust be certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Registration and certification by professional board. Renewed annually. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.ExperienceThree (3) years’ rehabilitation experience. Graduate therapist accepted.