Recreational Therapist jobs in the United States
Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Recreational Therapist jobs
- The Stepping Stones Group
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Las Vegas, NM
FULL_TIME
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The Stepping Stones Group is hiring Recreational Therapists for our part-time, school-based positions in Las Vegas, NM!
The Stepping Stones Group provides you with unparalleled support and surrounds you with responsive and supportive clinical leaders. We will provide you with meaningful interactive opportunities and give you access to our exclusive content.
Qualifications:
- Current certification as Recreational Therapist in NM
- NM PED
- School Experience Preferred
Benefits Matter:
- Part-Time, School-Based Positions for all RTs (school-year assignment)
- Spread Pay Plan
- Professional Development Stipends - Rewarding Benefits
- Health & Wellness Stipend
- 401(k)
- Online resources, approved webinars, therapy ideas and free CEUs
- Travel Positions (select locations) for all RTs (school-year assignment) with our Travel/Relocation Assistance - we will help you keep track of your move, see tasks and key milestones, view your relocation benefits 24-7, access important documents and city guides to gain better control over your relocation budget and finances and more!
- Rewarding Benefits
Have other RT friends looking for a new opportunity? Refer them today! Last year's top referring individual received $10,000!!!!
Haven't heard of The Stepping Stones Group? We are a company with a strong value system and a social conscience who believes in putting the needs of children first. We achieve that by making sure you are placed in a position that is just right for you because we know what it takes to thrive in your career! Join us in our mission and let's begin Transforming Lives Together!
- 10 Days Ago
- Cardinal Services of Indiana
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Warsaw, IN
PART_TIME
- Recreational Therapist Part-Time or Full-time ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - The essential functions are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation....
- 11 Days Ago
- Mercy
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Springfield, MO
FULL_TIME
- We’re a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts o...
- 12 Days Ago
- Pine Rest - Elm
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Grand Rapids, MI
FULL_TIME
- What Will You Do? As an Activity Therapist at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. A member of an interdisciplinary treatme...
- 12 Days Ago
- Universal Health Services, Inc.
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Danville, VA
FULL_TIME
- Responsibilities Position Purpose: Designs and implements unit-based recreational experiences which address the patient's culture, social and physical needs. Carries out planned recreational therapy t...
- 13 Days Ago
- CareWell Health
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East Orange, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary Provides therapeutic groups on the Inpatient behavioral Health Unit. Possesses excellent assessment and organizational skills. Communicates all pertinent information to appropriate personn...
- 14 Days Ago
Recreational Therapist jobs at Popular Companies
- Columbus Springs - Dublin
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Dublin, OH
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- 5/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Select Medical
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Dublin, OH
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- 5/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- State of Ohio
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London, OH
- Who We Are Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation...
- 5/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- State of Ohio
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Circleville, OH
- JOIN OUR TEAM! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a t...
- 5/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Ability Matters
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Dublin, OH
- The Assistant Director will play a critical role in overseeing the intake process, developingindividual education progra...
- 5/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- We Rock the Spectrum Columbus
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Lewis Center, OH
- Job Description Job Description We Rock The Spectrum - Columbus, OH is searching for qualified Part Time staff to join o...
- 5/15/2024 12:00:00 AM