Recreational Therapist jobs in Rhode Island
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
- eNVy Gymnastics
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Tiverton, RI
PART_TIME
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eNVy Gymnastics is looking for motivated, outgoing, and hard-working individuals to join our growing Tiverton, RI gymnastics program.
Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality instruction to students of all ages
- Able to follow lesson plans and modify when necessary
- Create a safe and encouraging environment for students to learn and grow
- Model and encourage proper technique
- Assist with the setup and breakdown of classes
- Maintain a clean and organized gym environment
Skills:
- Must love working with children
- Strong desire to help others and be a part of their success
- Ability to think on your feet and adjust accordingly
- Ability to work with students of all abilities
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Strong leadership skills
- Works well in a team environment as well as independently
- Friendly, energetic, outgoing, and dependable person
Prior teaching and or personal gymnastics/cheer/dance experience a plus, but not necessary. We are willing to train the right candidate.
Looking for help with our busy summer camp program, classes, and birthday parties. Priority to those who are able to continue into the new season.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- After school
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Ability to Commute:
- Tiverton, RI 02878 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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- Newport Mental Health
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Middletown, RI
FULL_TIME
- WHO WE ARE...Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and subs...
- 25 Days Ago
- Triage Staffing
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Middletown, RI
OTHER
- Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Variable (12:00 AM-12:00 PM)Location: Middletown, RILength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 40.0Beds: New Grads WelcomeEnjoys meeting new people and learning new thingsOrganized and ...
- 18 Days Ago
- Triage Staffing
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Coventry, RI
OTHER
- Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Variable (12:00 AM-12:00 PM)Location: Coventry, RILength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 0.0Beds: 1 year acute care experienceAt least 1 years experience in specialtyCurrent RRT cer...
- 20 Days Ago
- Northeast Family Services
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Providence, RI
FULL_TIME
- Retention bonus at 6 months - $1500 initial license, or $3000 if independently licensed!Are you looking for a rewarding career helping children, adults and families thrive? If you are a dedicated ment...
- 2 Days Ago
- Reliant Rehabilitation
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Coventry, RI
FULL_TIME
- Overview FULL TIME AND PRN POSITIONS AVAILABLE When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading reh...
- 3 Days Ago
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