Position Summary:

The UT Division of Child Protection Pediatrics is seeking a recreation therapist to provide quality recreational therapy services in a unique intensive outpatient program for children with chronic medical conditions. The intensive outpatient program is an outgrowth of the Division that aims to address the problems of medical nonadherence and overuse of inpatient services among children with chronic conditions in a holistic manner that includes a heavy emphasis on psychological therapy and social services. Typical patients have a medical diagnosis that is complicated by ongoing psychosocial stressors that result in recurrent complications, such as diabetics with repeated inpatient stays for ketoacidosis, children with somatoform complaints, and those having trouble coping with cancer or other serious chronic conditions. Patients often have mental health issues related to depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorder. The recreational therapist will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily therapeutic programming for program patients and maintaining an environment that promotes health.

Position Location:

Pediatrics Child Safety & Integrated Care

University Professional Building @ 6410 Fannin Street

Position Key Accountabilities:

Certification/Skills:

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/Texas Certified (TRS/TXC) or Certified Child Life Specialist by the Association of Child Life Professionals.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation or related field.

Minimum Experience:

One year of experience with a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification (NCTRC) or Certified Child Life Specialist Certification, OR,
Two years of experience with a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/Texas Certification (TRS/TXC).

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215