Therapeutic Recreation

Rehabilitation Medicine

Therapeutic Recreation or "Recreational Therapy is a service designed to restore and rehabilitate a persons level of functioning and independence in life activities caused by an illness or disabling condition. Recreation specialists provide treatment and education, and offer adapted recreational opportunities to aid in improving and maintaining physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning thereby enhancing independent living skills and overall quality of life.

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists have a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and are certified by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification. The certification requires a combination of education and experience before a professional is considered eligible for examination.

NewYork-Presbyterian
Weill Cornell
Priti Vaidya, CTRS
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
(212) 746-1616
prv9004@nyp.org

NewYork-Presbyterian
Columbia
Marybeth Pozzuto, CTRS
MA, OTR/L
Manager, Therapeutic Recreation
(212) 305-5814
pozzuto@nyp.org
Carlos Cuevas, CTRS
Supervisor, Student Coordinator
The Allen Hospital
(212) 932-5238
cac9050@nyp.org