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Recreational Therapist jobs in Alabama

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)

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Recreational Therapist
  • Community Hospital
  • Tallassee, AL FULL_TIME

  • Gero Psych

    Recreational Therapist

    Job Details

    Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy from an accredited university, Registered or certified (with the state where program operates) as a recreational therapist.
    Documented training related to target population within the past year, one field placement or one-year experience in working with target population. CPR required, CPI preferred.

    Full time
    8am - 4:30p

    Contact Information

    Cheryl Henderson
    Director of Human Resources
    805 Friendship Road
    Tallassee, Al 36078
    Email: chenderson@chal.org
    Phone: 334-283-3749


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Certified Director Of Activities/Recreational Therapist
  • Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
  • Florence, AL FULL_TIME
  • Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Activity Director is responsible for planning and directing a program of diversified activities for residents of the Facility. The activity program m...
  • 4 Days Ago
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0206 - Birmingham AL - Store Sales Specialist
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Birmingham, AL OTHER
  • Overview: Come shape the future of the outdoors REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of t...
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Recreational Specialist Acute (Daphne)
  • AltaPointe Health Systems
  • Daphne, AL FULL_TIME
  • EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults in psychiatric crisis...
  • 3 Days Ago
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Recreational Specialist Acute (Daphne)
  • AltaPointe Health
  • Daphne, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults in psychiatr...
  • 4 Days Ago
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Seasonal Recreational Aide
  • City of Madison, Alabama
  • Madison, AL PART_TIME
  • Position performs responsibilities as needed within coordinating activities in any city gymnasium, field, court, pool, facility, grounds, camp programs and special events.Responsible for checking/secu...
  • 12 Days Ago
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Recreation Therapist
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
  • Syracuse, NY
  • Job Summary: The candidate selected for this Recreation Therapist position will provide recreation programs to patients ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Recreational Therapist
  • LifePoint Hospitals
  • Marquette, MI
  • Description Facility Name: MARQUETTE GEN HOSP Setting: OP FTE: Full Time City/State: Marquette, MI Lifepoint Rehabilitat...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Recreational Therapist
  • Collage Rehabilitation Partners
  • Augusta, GA
  • Overview Join the excitement of a dynamic company committed to providing exceptional neurological rehabilitation. Collag...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Recreational Therapist
  • Nexus Health Systems
  • Houston, TX
  • POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist is responsible for promoting the program's goals and mi...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Recreational Therapist
  • University of Rochester
  • Rochester, NY
  • GENERAL PURPOSE: The Activities Therapist in the Adult Acute Inpatient Services is a member of the interdisciplinary tre...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Recreation Therapist
  • CHI
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • Overview At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the bo...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Recreational Therapist
  • Select Medical Corporation
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Overview HonorHealth Hospital Name * In affiliation with Select Medical* Scottsdale, AZ Recreational Therapist Per Diem ...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Recreation Therapist
  • Granite Hills Hospital
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Granite Hills Hospital is seeking a talented and dynamic Activity Therapist to join our team of dedicated healthcare pro...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Alabama

Alabama (/ˌæləˈbæmə/) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state. Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$51,971 to $64,571

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What does a Recreational Therapist do?

Recreational Therapist in Hopkinsville, KY
Recreational therapists use arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings to help people who have disabilities and illnesses.
October 04, 2019
Recreational Therapist in Manchester, NH
A recreational therapist usually requires a bachelor’s degree in human anatomy, assessment, psychiatric and medical therapy, use of assistive devices and technology and the characteristics of illnesses and disabilities.
October 16, 2019
Recreational Therapist in Bradenton, FL
Recreational therapists are trained professionals that plan and assist patients in a variety of activities to enhance independent living skills, prevent secondary health conditions, and improve the quality of life.
November 17, 2019