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Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with Compassionate Care

Location:
Richmond, VA
Salary:
51,000$
Posted:
February 11, 2026

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Resume:

Expertise in leading various therapeutic

interventions that promote wellness in the 5

domains of Recreation Therapy: physical,

emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual.

Empathy and compassion

Diligent and detail-oriented documentation

Collaborative experience with interdisciplinary

teams to improve client care and outcomes

CONTACT

SARAH IRBY

Greetings! I am a Certified Therapeutic

Recreation Specialist with a background in

patient care for senior citizens and individuals

experiencing mental health conditions. My

strengths lie in crafting engaging, meaningful

interventions that are infused with enthusiasm

and empathy. My mission is to build a supportive

environment where well-being and personal

growth thrives for patients of all conditions. I am deeply passionate about creating

transformative therapeutic recreation

experiences. My focus is empowering individuals

to overcome barriers to leisure and enhancing

the quality of life for all participants.

PERSONAL PROFILE

KEY SKILLS

WORK EXPERIENCE

CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC

RECREATION SPECIALIST

(CTRS)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science

Longwood University

Certified Therapeutic Recreation

Therapist (CTRS) ID- 83980

2016 - 2021

2021-2026

Expression Therapist (PRN)

HCA Healthcare Sept 2024 - Present

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REFERENCES

Medtronic

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Jennifer Lindsay

Matthew Majikes

Trinity Episcopal School

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Senior Intern

Poplar Springs Hospital Sept 2020- Jan 2021

Provide group therapy sessions utilizing creative

expression techniques (art, music, drama) to

enhance emotional regulation and self-awareness

in clients.

Curated and presented creative recreation therapy

interventions for adolescents and adults with mental health needs.

Observed client’s progress toward goals and provided clinical documentation that accurately reflected

treatment outcomes

804-***-****

Designed and executed a monthly calendar of

engaging and age appropriate activities.

Supervised all facets of the activities department including: budgeting, volunteers, clinical

documentation etc.

Nov 2021- Jun 2022

Activities Director

Beaufont Health & Rehab



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