Sydney Rapley
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Passionate Recreational Therapist dedicated in helping individuals lead fulfilling lives, while optimizing independence and health.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Recreational Therapy
Embracing Abilities
01.2020 - Current
- Supervise, train, collaborate with Recreational Therapist team
- Manage department waitlist, intakes, and therapist caseloads
- Performing audits on compliance with state required documents and weekly note submissions
- Creating/updating discipline policies and procedures
- Planning and executing company meetings; including RETH department and interdisciplinary
- Collaborate with Director Team
- Waiver Therapist 1/20-9/20
Recreational Therapist
Craig Hospital
12.2015 - 10.2019
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans for individuals with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries
- Assist, guide and educate patients on available resources, scholarships, adaptive equipment, and community reintegration opportunities
- Manage, coordinate, and plan various multi-day trips, outing and activities for patients and alumni
- Co-Developed, managed, and lead off-roading program
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and meet patients goals
- Supervised and mentored students and volunteers
Recreational Therapist - Evening/Weekend Program Coordinator
Craig Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Hired to develop an evening and weekend program to provide structure for patients to reach their goals
- Independently supervise, plan and organize various group activities and volunteers
- Develop, managed, and lead ourTeen Rehab Program and Adaptive Video Gaming Program
- Partner with other disciplines to implement new resources, technology and adaptive equipment
Assistant Program Coordinator
Kostopulous Dream Foundation
05.2014 - 08.2014
Education
B.S in Recreation (BSR): Therapeutic Recreation -
Indiana University Bloomington
01.2015
Skills
- Program Development
- Team Coordination
- Logistics
- Strategic Planning
- People Management
- Strategies and Goals
- Creativity and Innovation
- Program evaluation
- Time management
Certifications And Involvement
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - 11/15, CPR/AED, First-Aid Certified, Member of Recreational Therapist of Indiana (RTI)
Timeline
Director of Recreational Therapy
Embracing Abilities
01.2020 - Current
Recreational Therapist
Craig Hospital
12.2015 - 10.2019
Recreational Therapist - Evening/Weekend Program Coordinator
Craig Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2017
Assistant Program Coordinator
Kostopulous Dream Foundation
05.2014 - 08.2014
B.S in Recreation (BSR): Therapeutic Recreation -
Indiana University Bloomington
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