What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation Services - Days (054) position at UAB Health System?
Compensation :
Pay Range: $43,890.00 - $71,320.00 / year
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Job Highlights:
UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center is opening an 11-story, state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation pavilion in spring 2025. The new hospital will include 78 rehabilitation beds and the latest technology - all designed to promote functional activity at every turn. Our team of highly skilled therapists practice in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive, evidence-based care that's focused on each patient and their road to recovery. We support professional clinical development by empowering our clinicians through mentorship and other growth opportunities that elevate our standard of care. Also, UAB Medicine covers the cost of obtaining certain professional certifications. Home to nationally designated SCI and TBI Model Systems, UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center provides physical, occupational, speech, recreational, and music therapy. Join our inpatient rehabilitation team and help shape the future of health care in Alabama and beyond.
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine :
UAB Medicine is Alabama's largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham ,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America's No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
Job Description:
To plan, direct, administer and evaluate programs of therapy as prescribed by the referring physician and as evidenced by the patient's needs. To maintain records and assist with program development.
Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) required. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
Salary : $43,890 - $71,320
