Recreational Therapist jobs in Albany, NY

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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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Albany, NY FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    As a radiation therapist, you'll help treat patients with cancer using radiation. Working closely with radiation oncologists and the cancer care team at a hospital, radiation center, cancer center or other healthcare facility, you'll use medical imaging, operate radiation equipment, deliver treatments, educate patients and families and more. You'll play an important role in providing moral support and healing for patients with cancer.

    Requirements

    • At least 1 year of recent experience as a radiation therapist
    • ARRT Certification
    • BLS Certification (AHA)
    • Current state license (if applicable)

    Benefits

    The benefits of taking a travel allied job with Cross Country include:
    • Private housing or generous housing allowance
    • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
    • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
    • Competitive salaries
    • Referral bonuses
    • Travel reimbursement
    • 401(k) retirement plan
    • Direct deposit/free checking
    • Unlimited free CE credits
  • 19 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Delmar, NY OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 8H Days ( 8:00 AM-4:30 PM )Location: Delmar, NYLength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 40.0Beds: New Grads WelcomeEnjoys meeting new people and learning new thingsOrganized and Computer ...
  • 29 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist
  • Livingston Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
  • Hudson, NY PART_TIME
  • Job Description Occupational Therapist (OTR) Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehab is actively seeking an Occupational Therapist to work for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Hudson, NY. OT Duties Include:...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist
  • United States Air Force
  • Hudson, NY FULL_TIME
  • HELP RESTORING LOST SKILLSWhen Airmen or their families experience physical limitations, we do everything we can to help them regain their compromised functions. Working to help people with disabiliti...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Slingerlands, NY FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will:Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patie...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Delmar, NY FULL_TIME
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will:Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patie...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Home Health Aide HHA Personal Care Aide PCA
  • NurseCore
  • Albany, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Home Health Aide (HHA) Personal Care Asst. (PCA) ALBANY AREA SIGN-ON BONUS $450.00 WORK ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teacher Aide/Assistant Substitute
  • Coarc
  • Hudson, NY
  • Teacher Aides/Assistants Substitutes Hudson, NY Bring your HEART... to Coarc The Starting Place offers preschool daycare...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Support Worker Lead - MVP Arena
  • Aramark
  • Albany, NY
  • Job Description The Administrative Support Worker Lead is responsible for assisting management with administrative tasks...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN- Hospital NE- C2: Colorectal Surgery & Urology
  • Hiring Now!
  • Albany, NY
  • Department/Unit: Colorectal Surgery & Urology - C2 Work Shift: Staffing Options Program (United States of America) Salar...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse II Emergency Department
  • Hiring Now!
  • Albany, NY
  • Department/Unit: Emergency Department Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hourly Range: $34.65 - $35.69 TheClinic...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Nurse I- D6E/D6N: (both AP and L&D)
  • Hiring Now!
  • Albany, NY
  • Department/Unit: Maternal Special Care - D6N Work Shift: Night (United States of America) *Full Time Nights* The clinica...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Home Health Physical Therapist - $1,845-2,126 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts. ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Part time or Full time
  • Belvedere Home Care
  • Albany, NY
  • Looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team. This person is responsible for assessing clients, generating plans of c...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City. Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including ...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$57,138 to $70,994
Albany, New York area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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