Recreation Therapist - CTRS PRN

Cypress Creek Hospital is a free-standing 128-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in north Houston, TX, and minutes south of The Woodlands. Cypress Creek Hospital features individual units for adolescents and adults and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cypress Creek Hospital. We are comprised of a tenured dedicated team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health Technicians and Support Staff where delivering compassionate care is our mission. To learn more about Cypress Creek Hospital visit our website at: www.cypresscreekhospital.com. We currently have opportunities for PRN Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. As part of the Clinical Services team, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists assist patients in planning and understanding the benefits of recreational activities. Job Duties/Responsibilities: · Provides efficient management and understanding of therapeutic recreation activities. · Demonstrates knowledge of purposeful interventions, active treatments as it relates to recreation therapy. · Effectively assesses the therapeutic recreational needs of patients. Sets measurable treatment goals as part of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. · Plans and facilitates recreational therapy groups as scheduled per unit. · Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patients served. · Provides an assortment of leisure activities to develop the understanding of benefits of ongoing health and fitness practices to improve social interaction and improve awareness to health lifestyle. · Inventories and utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner. Responsible for maintenance of recreational areas and equipment. · Plans and facilitates recreational therapy groups as scheduled per unit. · Plans and implements treatment intervention to effectively meet the individualized recreation needs of the patient. · Provides written documentation per patient per group daily. · Provides appropriate patient education. · Effectively assesses and consistently documents the patient’s leisure, social, recreational abilities, and participation. · Documents alternative activities for patients. · Effectively communicates the patient’s therapeutic recreation needs to the treatment team. Benefit & Reward Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or related field Experience: One year hospital experience Certifications: