Recreation Therapy Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Recreation therapy is a rehabilitation and healthcare profession that assists patients of all ages using recreation to improve or maintain physical, mental, and /or social functioning to assist individuals in leading a full and satisfying life. What Services Does Recreation Therapy Provide? AAHPERD fitness test Exercise Challenge Leisure Knowledge Assessment Fitness Knowledge Assessment Aerobic training Sports counseling Leisure education Fitness education Learn how recreation therapy can benefit children. Doctors Paul R. Heitzenrater, CTRS + × Paul R. Heitzenrater, CTRS Paul R. Heitzenrater, CTRS, is a recreation therapist at National Jewish Health. Mr. Heitzenrater is in Rehabilitation Services. Recreation Therapist View Full Profile Linda L. Stouffer, PTA + × Linda L. Stouffer, PTA Linda L. Stouffer, PTA, is a physical therapy assistant at National Jewish Health. Ms. Stouffer is in Rehabilitation Services. Physical Therapist Assistant Rehabilitation Services View Full Profile James Wardell, CSCI + × James Wardell, CSCI James Wardell, CSCI, is a recreation therapist at National Jewish Health. Mr. Wardell is in Rehabilitation Services. Recreation Therapist View Full Profile Find a Doctor Clinical Trials For more than 100 years, National Jewish Health has been committed to finding new treatments and cures for diseases. Search our clinical trials. Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment We Are Open and Here for You × Our specialty care clinics for adults and children are open and ready to serve you. Your health is important, and that means taking care of your existing health care issues. Please note that as we schedule appointments, including necessary procedures, we’re taking every precaution possible to ensure it’s safe to see your doctor. Call 303.398.1355 or make an appointment online. Expanded COVID-19 Testing and Care Available Acute Respiratory Clinics for adults and children, and a Respiratory Recovery Clinic for those recovering from COVID-19 are available. Online Telehealth appointments and in office appointments are always available for our patients in need of care. Drive through appointments for COVID-19 testing – antibody (serology) testing and molecular (swab) testing are available. Antibody testing can be self-scheduled, while molecular and other tests require a doctor’s order. Patient Safety As best practice for all patients, COVID-19 patients are cared for in separate, dedicated units. All staff and providers are required to wear masks and other personal protective equipment, and our facilities are continually cleaned using enhanced sterilization procedures. Patients and visitors are screened upon arrival and are required to wear masks. Patients may have only one visitor accompany them to appointments. Please bring your own face mask to wear (cannot be a bandana or scarf, but can be a cloth mask). Coronavirus Information & Resources Close
Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment