Samantha J. Sheldon, CTRS
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Samantha Sheldon, CTRS, is a graduate of the University of Toledo and holds a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy and a master’s degree in recreation administration. Samantha has worked at Nationwide Children’s Hospital for 4 years in various areas of acute care, but has transitioned to primarily working with behavioral health in the last 3 years.
Prior to working at Nationwide Children's, Samantha primarily worked in long-term care as an activities director in Pennsylvania for 2 years. Samantha currently works as a certified therapeutic recreation specialist on Nationwide Children's Hospital's inpatient pediatric behavioral health units, primarily in the Psychiatric Crisis Department (PCD) working with patients ranging from ages 4-17 experiencing various mental health diagnosis. Samantha previously held a secretary position for Ohio Recreation Therapy Association (ORTA) and is a member of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
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Therapeutic Recreation
Behavioral Health Therapeutic Recreation Team -
Primary Department
Clinical Therapies
- Leading with HeaRT Award, Ohio Recreational Therapy Association, 2021
- Member, Ohio Recreational Therapy Association, 2020 - Present
- Member, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 2018 - Present
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/12/2016
| Graduate School | University of Toledo | Date Completed: 05/11/2014 |
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| Undergraduate School | University of Toledo | Date Completed: 05/05/2013 |
2018 - Present Nationwide Children's Hospital, Therapeutic Recreation
2015 - 2018 HCR Manorcare- Old Orchard Healthcare Center, Director of Activities