The Ohio State University
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - IRP 1
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Job Title
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist – IRP 1 (Department: Harding | Rehab Therapy)
Responsibilities The Ohio State University Medical Center’s Therapeutic Recreation program evaluates, screens, and treats patients. The staff establish treatment goals, implement therapy plans, and complete patient teaching and discharge planning. The team also provides equipment for diversional activities, manages volunteer coordination, and updates program offerings with new treatment techniques, groups, or co‑treatments. Activities are designed to facilitate patients’ transition to home or community life.
The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist delivers patient treatment via recreational modalities and educational materials to maximize post‑discharge outcomes. The role serves as the primary contact for community links and acts as a liaison among patients, staff, and consumers of Rehabilitation Services. The specialist also serves as a resource across the continuum, providing information and support to anyone within the OSU continuum.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Ohio Driver’s License
Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited school
Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
One year of experience as a CTRS preferred
Maintains an active CTRS status and Ohio Driver’s license
Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions
Additional Information Location:
Harding Hospital (0165)
Position Type:
Intermittent
Scheduled Hours:
0.2
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Responsibilities The Ohio State University Medical Center’s Therapeutic Recreation program evaluates, screens, and treats patients. The staff establish treatment goals, implement therapy plans, and complete patient teaching and discharge planning. The team also provides equipment for diversional activities, manages volunteer coordination, and updates program offerings with new treatment techniques, groups, or co‑treatments. Activities are designed to facilitate patients’ transition to home or community life.
The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist delivers patient treatment via recreational modalities and educational materials to maximize post‑discharge outcomes. The role serves as the primary contact for community links and acts as a liaison among patients, staff, and consumers of Rehabilitation Services. The specialist also serves as a resource across the continuum, providing information and support to anyone within the OSU continuum.
Minimum Qualifications
Current Ohio Driver’s License
Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited school
Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
One year of experience as a CTRS preferred
Maintains an active CTRS status and Ohio Driver’s license
Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions
Additional Information Location:
Harding Hospital (0165)
Position Type:
Intermittent
Scheduled Hours:
0.2
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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