Recreational Therapist Assistant
AIMS Locum Tenens
San Antonio, TX
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$20-25/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Benefits start day 1
- Guaranteed Hours
- Holiday Pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Retention bonus
- Sick pay
Description
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist Assistant to provide therapeutic recreation services at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), BAMC, TX. The RTA will plan, lead, evaluate, and document recreational activities designed around individual patient rehabilitation needs and work as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Specific Duties
Develop, plan, resource, lead, evaluate, and document therapeutic recreational activities.
Conduct activities in classroom, outdoor, and aquatic environments.
Work with adult outpatients recovering from traumatic injuries and medical conditions.
Use assessment tools, functional assessments, and patient interest inventories.
Help establish appropriate therapeutic goals and treatment plans.
Participate as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Discuss patient progress or regression with the treatment team.
Recommend appropriate modifications to treatment plans.
Provide in-service training and follow-up sessions when required.
Qualifications
Degree/Education:
Associate degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation.
Certification:
Current Therapeutic Recreation Associate (TRA) certification from the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification (CTRAC).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
Maintain applicable OSHA-required training.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience within the last 3 years practicing therapeutic recreation. Residency and fellowship time may count toward this requirement.
Must have experience providing professional recreation therapy to adult outpatients recovering from conditions such as:
Amputation
Poly-trauma
Burn injury
Oncologic diagnoses
Neurological diagnoses
Musculoskeletal injuries
Licensure is required, it must be current, valid, and unrestricted.
Driver's License:
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas non-commercial driver's license, Type A or C.
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.
Skills and Abilities:
Therapeutic recreation planning and implementation.
Experience with outdoor, classroom, and aquatic rehabilitation activities.
Patient assessment and treatment planning.
Ability to work with adults recovering from serious injuries.
Strong teamwork and patient communication skills.
Ability to recognize and report patient progress or regression.
Accurate documentation skills.
Schedule:
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (0700–1600), approximately 40 hours per week at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), BAMC.
Work Environment:
Primarily an outpatient rehabilitation setting at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), with therapeutic activities potentially occurring in clinical, classroom, outdoor, and aquatic environments.
Security & Health Requirements:
Active Tier 1 (T1) investigation required before starting work.
Government credentialing package required 45–60 days before placement.
Must meet BAMC physical examination, immunization, influenza vaccination, and TB-screening requirements.
Position is designated Emergency Essential Personnel.
This is a SCA positions
Employer
AIMS Locum Tenens
AIMS is a healthcare staffing and management company supporting federal, military, and commercial healthcare organizations across the United States. We specialize in recruiting, credentialing, onboarding, and managing qualified clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals for mission-critical environments, including Military Treatment Facilities, federal agencies, hospitals, and clinics.
At AIMS, we are committed to professionalism, responsiveness, and continuity of care. Our team focuses on matching talented healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can make a direct impact on patient care and operational success. Candidates who join AIMS become part of a growing, service-oriented organization that values reliability, communication, compliance, and long-term professional relationships.
We offer opportunities across multiple healthcare disciplines and locations, with a strong emphasis on supporting our employees and contractors throughout the full employment lifecycle—from hiring and credentialing to scheduling, performance support, and ongoing communication. If you are looking for a team that understands healthcare, values your expertise, and supports important federal and clinical missions, AIMS is a strong place to grow your career.
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