Recreational Therapist jobs in California

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
  • Providence Health
  • San Pedro, CA FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Implements and coordinates therapeutic activity programming for adult and geriatric age inpatient population. Evaluates and establishes individualized treatment plans, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and documents progress towards treatment goals. Contributes towards a safe therapeutic atmosphere.

    Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Little Company Of Mary San Pedro Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree - BS/BA degree in Recreation, Occupational, Art, Music and/or Movement therapy.
    • National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification upon hire.
    • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 6 months of Acute rehabilitation Experience and/or psychiatric experience.

    Why Join Providence?

    Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

    About Providence

    At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

    The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

    Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

    About the Team

    The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

    Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

    Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

    Requsition ID: 274393

    Company: Providence Jobs

    Job Category: Rehabilitation

    Job Function: Clinical Care

    Job Schedule: Part time

    Job Shift: Day

    Career Track: Clinical Professional

    Department: 7017 LCMSP RECREATIONAL SVS

    Address: CA San Pedro 1300 W 7th St

    Work Location: Providence Little Co of Mary Medical Ctr-San Pedro

    Pay Range: $29.04 - $45.30

    The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

    Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

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Recreational Therapist
  • Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
  • Bakersfield, CA FULL_TIME
  • Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provide therapeutic interventions and recreational services to adults, adolescents, or children at the hospital. Minimum of 2 years experience in a hea...
  • 29 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • Amity Foundation
  • Pine Grove, CA FULL_TIME
  • Amity Foundation , an internationally acclaimed teaching and therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as, Recrea...
  • 29 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • AvaMed Workforce
  • Sacramento, CA FULL_TIME
  • AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Recreational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • AvaMed Workforce
  • Bakersfield, CA FULL_TIME
  • AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Recreational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • AvaMed Workforce
  • Lancaster, CA FULL_TIME
  • AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Recreational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assi...
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RECREATION THERAPIST
  • LifeBridge Health
  • Randallstown, MD
  • RECREATION THERAPIST Randallstown, MD NORTHWEST HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm Allied ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RECREATION THERAPIST
  • LifeBridge Health
  • Baltimore, MD
  • RECREATION THERAPIST Baltimore, MD LEVINDALE HOSPITAL RECREATION Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm Allied Health 829...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • AvaMed Workforce
  • Tehachapi, CA
  • AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the mome...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Providence Health & Services
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Recreational Therapist San Pedro , California ReqID: 274393Job Category: RehabilitationWork Location: Providence Little ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • TRUECORE BEHAVIORAL SOLUTIONS
  • Tampa, FL
  • Job Details Job Location Les Peters Academy - Tampa, FL Description The following is a composite representation of the a...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provide therapeutic interventions and recreational services to adults, ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Northwell Health
  • Tarrytown, NY
  • Job Description Job Responsibility Provides recreational therapeutic assessment of patients admitted to the unit. Assess...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Victoria, BC
  • Overview "It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sin...
  • 2/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$62,092 to $77,150

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