Recreational Therapist jobs in Georgia

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
  • Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners
  • Augusta, GA OTHER
  • Overview

    Join the excitement of a dynamic company committed to providing exceptional neurological rehabilitation. Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners is a growing organization dedicated to to excellence, honesty, and ethics in our treatment of our clients and each other. We provide treatment for traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, CVAs, and other neuro or complex ortho diagnosis in the most functional setting there is - a person's own home and community.

     

    We are looking for experienced Therapeutic Recreation Specialists who want to provide truly patient-centered care in the Augusta, GA area - with PRN positions that accept patients for the duration of their stay available. Our interdisciplinary teams create integrated treatment plans that are practiced in patients homes and communities. Our therapists are creative in their approach and incorporate a variety of activities to ignite interest while addressing functional goals. This evidence-based approach results in durable outcomes.

     

    Why Work Here?

    Clinicians are backed by therapy-led leadership committed to Building Futures for our patients and staff.

    Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners creates new paths forward after a neurological injury. We provide intensive, individualized services working one on one with our patients, building their skills in their own homes and communities. Patients are accepted anywhere on the continuum from severe brain injury to job readiness. Our experienced teams step up to the challenge of building a program that is just right for our patient's specific issues.

    Responsibilities

    Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

    Evaluation, treatment and education of neuro-rehab patients including planning, organizing and coordination of recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education. Assess capabilities/interests/barriers. Monitor progress and recommend changes/modifications to program as required.  Perform home assessments and assist the patients with transition to home and community.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications: 

     

    Completion of Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation and CTRS designation is required. Experience in the treatment of neurologically related disorders is strongly preferred. Excellent planning, organization, writing and time management skills are required. Ability to communicate with families, professionals, and co-workers is a must.

     

    Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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  • 9 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • Collage Rehabilitation Partners
  • Augusta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Join the excitement of a dynamic company committed to providing exceptional neurological rehabilitation. Collage Home and Community Rehabilitation Partners is a growing organization dedicated to to ex...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Certified Recreational Therapist (PRN)
  • UHS
  • AUGUSTA, GA OTHER
  • Responsibilities Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is a multi-discipline behavioral healthcare center that offers mental health services to the communities of surrounding Augusta, Georgia. The Lightho...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Activity/Recreational Therapist
  • Ridgeview Institute Smyrna
  • Smyrna, GA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Ridgeview Institute Smyrna - Smyrna, GA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Car...
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Recreational Therapist Intern
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Savannah, GA INTERN
  • Responsibilities Coastal Harbor Health System's is currently seeking Recreational Therapy Interns for the Summer: Work Alongside RT at facility to: Assess client leisure needs and develop behavioral t...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist Intern
  • UHS
  • SAVANNAH, GA INTERN
  • Responsibilities Coastal Harbor Health System's is currently seeking Recreational Therapy Interns for the Summer: Work Alongside RT at facility to: Assess client leisure needs and develop behavioral t...
  • 30 Days Ago

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Recreation Therapist
  • Nightingale's List
  • Stockton, CA
  • Job Description Location: Stockton, CA Contract Length: 24 Weeks - Option to extend Schedule: Full-Time ONLY Monday-Frid...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • TrustPoint Hospital
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • Overview: Join our team as a Full-Time Recreational Therapist at TrustPoint Hospital! We are looking for individuals who...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Marklund
  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • Job Description Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the position of Recreational ...
  • 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Horizon Health
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Recreational Therapist (Full-Time) Horizon Health is seeking in partnership with Cameron Regional Medical Center, Camero...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Horizon Health
  • Cameron, MO
  • Recreational Therapist (Full-Time) Horizon Health is seeking in partnership with Cameron Regional Medical Center, Camero...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist
  • Hillcroft Services, Inc.
  • Muncie, IN
  • Responsible to provide Recreational therapy to clients in a 1:1 or group setting in accordance with the individual's ISP...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • New Wave Wellness
  • Rensselaer, IN
  • New Wave Wellness is looking for a team of recreational therapists who can utilize community-based interventions and tec...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist
  • Adventist Health
  • Saint Helena, CA
  • Job Description Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 18...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States.Beginning from the Atlantic Ocean, the state's eastern border with South Carolina runs up the Savannah River, northwest to its origin at the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. It then continues up the Tugaloo (originally Tugalo) and into the Chattooga River, its most significant tributary. These bounds were decided in the 1797 Treaty of Beaufort, and tested in the U.S. Supreme Court in the two Georgia v. South Carolina cases in 1923 and 1989. The border then takes a sharp turn around the tip of Rabun County, at latitude 35°N, thou...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$54,685 to $67,944

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