Recreational Therapist jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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 - Weekend PRN Shift
  • Progressive PHP - HRO
  • Zachary, LA PART_TIME
  • Recreational Therapist - Weekend PRN Shift
    ** This is a WEEKEND PRN position **

    Position Summary: The Recreational Therapist works with patients who are experiencing an acute psychiatric, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders to restore, remediate and rehabilitate the patient’s level of functioning and independence in life activities. Provides clinical group, individual therapies as ordered/indicated by patient need. Assures that an age-appropriate, activity program is available for patient care. Completes a recreation therapy assessment on all patients and participates in the setting of treatment goals.

    Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):

    Education:Must have bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college/university. Must be required to maintain certifications in CPR and CPI.

    Work experience: Previous psychiatric hospital or outpatient psychiatric treatment experience preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Compassionate, empathetic, and patient Demonstrates critical-thinking and active listening skills. Demonstrate completion of therapeutic RT/AT assessments as per policy Maintain knowledge of types of activity therapies appropriate to the population. Ability to perform group and individual activity therapy. Ability to effectively work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Utilize effective communication and documentation skills. Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with patients and motivate patients to participate in therapeutic activities. Ability to plan, develop, and implement intervention programs in an effective manner. Maintain patient confidentiality. Utilize effective communication and documentation skills. Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with patients and motivate patients to participate in therapeutic activities. Ability to plan, develop, and implement intervention programs in an effective manner. Maintain patient confidentiality.

    Interpersonal Skills: Capable of maximizing a patient’s overall health, well-being, or quality of life through various therapeutic activities.

    Travel Requirements: none

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Seaside Health System is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

    Americans with Disabilities Act

    Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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    Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):


    Education: Must have bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited college/university. Must be required to maintain certifications in CPR and CPI.

    Work experience: Previous psychiatric hospital or outpatient psychiatric treatment experience preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Compassionate, empathetic, and patient Demonstrates critical-thinking and active listening skills. Demonstrate completion of therapeutic RT/AT assessments as per policy Maintain knowledge of types of activity therapies appropriate to the population. Ability to perform group and individual activity therapy. Ability to effectively work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Utilize effective communication and documentation skills. Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with patients and motivate patients to participate in therapeutic activities. Ability to plan, develop, and implement intervention programs in an effective manner. Maintain patient confidentiality. Utilize effective communication and documentation skills. Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with patients and motivate patients to participate in therapeutic activities. Ability to plan, develop, and implement intervention programs in an effective manner. Maintain patient confidentiality.

  • 9 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Fulltime Day Shift
  • Progressive PHP - HRO
  • Zachary, LA FULL_TIME
  • Recreational Therapist – Fulltime Day Shift Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM (Monday-Friday) Position Summary: The Recreational Therapist works with patients who are experiencing an acute psychiatric, substance a...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Speech Therapist
  • The Carpenter Health Network
  • Baton Rouge, LA FULL_TIME
  • We’re growing and adding to our dynamic health care team . STAT Home Health has a position available for a PRN Speech Therapist (ST) in Baton Rouge, LA! We invite you to become a part of one of the fa...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Licensed Therapist
  • BlueSky Telepsych
  • Baton Rouge, LA OTHER
  • ***Psychotherapist supervisor $200 per supervisee About BlueSky: We are a clinician-led, patient-centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improving...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Speech Therapist
  • STAT Home Health
  • Baton Rouge, LA FULL_TIME
  • We’re growing and adding to our dynamic health care team . STAT Home Health has a position available for a PRN Speech Therapist (ST) in Baton Rouge, LA! We invite you to become a part of one of the fa...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Massage Therapist
  • Massage Envy
  • Baton Rouge, LA OTHER
  • Overview Are you ready to focus on doing what you love in a place that helps you feel and deliver your best? Massage Envy is the leader in accessible massage and skin care. As a massage therapist at o...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse - MedSurg/Telemetry - Nights Full Time
  • Ochsner Health
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Job Description We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our comm...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $1,990 per week
  • Skyline Med Staff Home Health
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Job Description Skyline Med Staff Home Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in Baton...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN - Med Surg/ Telemetry - PRN
  • Ochsner Health
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Job Description We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our comm...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supv-RN Operations Coord- Ochsner Baton Rouge Emergency Medicine- Full Time Day Shift
  • Ochsner Health
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Job Description We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our comm...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Radiology - $2,108 per week
  • Medical Solutions
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Job Description Medical Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN Radiology for a travel nursing job in Baton Rouge, Louisi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse- Ochsner Baton Rouge Emergency Department- FT 7p
  • Ochsner Health
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Job Description We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our comm...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist ($2700-$3200/Week)
  • Vetted Health
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Travel Clinical Laboratory Scientist ($2700-$3200/Week)Company: Vetted HealthStates: All 50 states (nationwide)Overview:...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Technologist-Ochsner Baton Rouge Hospital-PRN
  • Ochsner Health
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Job Description We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our comm...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, it is the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish, the most populous parish in Louisiana. It is the 99th most populous city in the United States, and second-largest city in Louisiana after New Orleans. It is also the 16th most populous state capital. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 2017 estimate, Baton Rouge had a population of 227,549, down from 229,493 at the 2010 census. Baton Rou...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$52,920 to $65,747
Baton Rouge, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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