Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
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Henry Ford Health
Wyandotte, MI, US
Summary
The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist provides essential services to restore and improve patients' functional independence and daily living activities. They develop and implement individualized treatment plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery goals.
Job Description
Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Contingent
About the Department: Rooted in the Downriver community since 1926, Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital blends small-town connection with the resources of a large health system. Located on the Detroit River, our team enjoys easy access to riverfront parks, marinas, and waterfront dining, all just minutes from work. With a rich history and a commitment to exceptional care, we serve our community with pride, offering a unique blend of local charm and comprehensive healthcare services.
Role Overview: As a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, you'll provide essential services to restore, remediate, and rehabilitate patients¿ functioning and independence in daily activities. Your work will promote health, wellness, and reduce participation restrictions, directly impacting patients¿ quality of life. You'll support individuals referred for therapeutic recreation, playing a vital role in their recovery and well-being.
Why Henry Ford Health: At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do:
- Provide therapeutic recreation services to restore and improve patients¿ functional independence.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to promote health and wellness.
- Reduce or eliminate activity and participation restrictions through evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and rehabilitation goals.
Qualifications
What You Will Need:
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation.
- Current National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire date.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical training and experience in a physical rehabilitation setting.
- Clinical experience in a behavioral health setting as a Recreation Therapist.
What We Offer: Join a team where your growth is our priority. Collaborate with passionate professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career in healthcare.
Join Our Team: Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming lives every day.
*Job seekers: please be aware of fraudulent job postings and phishing scams via LinkedIn. Henry Ford Health only contacts applicants through our human resources department and via a corporate email address. Here are some tips to be aware of: http://ow.ly/Kc0o50EKory
Serving communities across Michigan and beyond, Henry Ford Health is committed to partnering with patients & members along their entire health journey. Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care & other healthcare retail. It is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, recognized for clinical excellence in cancer care, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, and multi-organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH-funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in thousands of research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 medical students, residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With more than 50,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. President and CEO Bob Riney leads the health system and serves a growing number of customers across more than 550 sites across Michigan. That includes: 13 acute care hospitals; 3 behavioral health facilities including two world-class addiction treatment centers; a state-of-the-art orthopedics and sports medicine facility; multiple cancer care destinations including the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion, Henry Ford Health’s premier location in Detroit; & more options than ever for primary care for patients and families across the region.
Founded
1915
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
*Job seekers: please be aware of fraudulent job postings and phishing scams via LinkedIn. Henry Ford Health only contacts applicants through our human resources department and via a corporate email address. Here are some tips to be aware of: http://ow.ly/Kc0o50EKory
Serving communities across Michigan and beyond, Henry Ford Health is committed to partnering with patients & members along their entire health journey. Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care & other healthcare retail. It is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, recognized for clinical excellence in cancer care, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, and multi-organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH-funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in thousands of research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 medical students, residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With more than 50,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. President and CEO Bob Riney leads the health system and serves a growing number of customers across more than 550 sites across Michigan. That includes: 13 acute care hospitals; 3 behavioral health facilities including two world-class addiction treatment centers; a state-of-the-art orthopedics and sports medicine facility; multiple cancer care destinations including the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion, Henry Ford Health’s premier location in Detroit; & more options than ever for primary care for patients and families across the region.
Founded
1915
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
