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Per Diem Recreational Therapist - Pain Clinic

Boston Children's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Brookline
Mar 05, 2025
Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for: Serving child and adolescent patients with chronic pain conditions. Following established procedures, methods, and protocols, providing skilled therapeutic group services and safety management of patients with chronic pain conditions. Providing consultation and support to Nursing Staff. Participating as a member of multidisciplinary team to plan, provide, and communicate patient treatment/behavior goals and requirements. Working 1 -2 shifts per month as needed; schedule is Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00PM. Occasional support for the evening program, 3PM-7PM. To qualify, you must have: Significant experience leading therapeutic groups. Bachelor's degree required, in Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS). The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, the ability to mediate fair solutions using conflict resolution skills and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations. The ability to teach others including patients, families and peers in their further development of problem solving and communication skills. Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.