Recreational Therapist jobs in Columbus, MS

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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Community Life - Activities Assistants (Therapeutic Recreational Assistant)
  • Consulate Health Care
  • Meridian, MS FULL_TIME
  • Looking for qualified Community Life - Activities Assistants (Therapeutic Recreational Assistant) to join our team!


    We are searching for a Community Life - Activities Assistant (Therapeutic Recreational Assistant) to join our community that is resident and family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. The primary purpose of your job position is providing the established plan for resident activities and recreation.


    If you are team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to care for our residents, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

    Interested?

    Perks and Benefits


    • Pay rate: Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program.
    • Innovative Purchasing Program: We offer a purchasing program that allows you to buy thousands of products (technology, furniture, clothing, etc.) and pay over time. Zero interest, no credit check, no hidden fees.
    • Access to online learning 24/7: Our Learning Management System offers over 1,500 courses for senior care, health and human services industry. Use it for free to help satisfy your personal and leadership development. Data base includes, MS Office and Leadership/Supervisory content. Available via computer or mobile, and many courses are offered in alternative languages.
    • Phone and auto discounts: Up to 20% on employee personal wireless accounts and auto rentals through designated vendors.
    • Employee Assistance Fund: You are always there for others. Let us be there for you. In unexpected catastrophic situations you can confidentially apply for help.

    Major Responsibilities

    • Assist with resident activities, assessments, and activities profiles.
    • Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games/activities for residents.
    • Encourage residents to participate in recreational social activities so that all residents are involved in activities by engaging in and organizing games, crafts, religious services, parties, etc.
    • Assist Community Life Director in expanding services.
    • Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
    • Some experience preferred in providing recreation services to residents in a health care setting.
    • Must possess current unencumbered valid state driver's license.
    • You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

    We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

  • 13 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Enhance Therapies
  • Louisville, MS PART_TIME
  • Overview EnduraCare is hiring! We are looking for a passionate part-time Physical Therapist to join our growing team at Winston Medical in Louisville MS. In the same way that you are committed to qual...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Reliant Rehabilitation
  • Amory, MS OTHER
  • Overview 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 rehab therapy provider for skilled nursin...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Texas Nursing Services
  • Winona, MS FULL_TIME
  • 🌟 Physical Therapist - Winona, MS 38967$40/hr-$60/hr.🏥 Facility: 118-bed SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility)About the Opportunity:Are you a dedicated Physical Therapist looking for a fulfilling career op...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Spectrum Healthcare Resources
  • Columbus, MS OTHER
  • Job Description Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an exciting opportunity for a civilian Physical Therapist at Columbus Air Force Base in Columbus, Mississippi. This contract position offers: Outpatie...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist
  • North Mississippi Medical Center System
  • Tupelo, MS FULL_TIME
  • TupeloOUTPATIENT REHAB ADMINFull Time - DayPosting DescriptionAt North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “p...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Endodontist Columbus, MS- Part-time
  • Aspen Dental
  • Columbus, MS
  • At Aspen Dental, we put you first, so you can take your career to new heights. Our best-in-class learning and developmen...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - GTR Radiology
  • Baptist Memorial
  • Columbus, MS
  • Baptist Medical Group in Columbus, MS is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologist + Competitive Compensation Package + Complete ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinique Beauty Advisor - Part Time
  • Belk, Inc.
  • Columbus, MS
  • The Cosmetic Beauty Advisor reports to the Sales Team Manager/ Store Manager and ensures the uniform execution of the Be...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN - GT Starkville Infusion Center(7:45AM-4:15PM) BMH GTR
  • Baptist Memorial
  • Columbus, MS
  • Summary Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursin...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN - GT Oncology (7:30 am-5:30 pm)BMH GTR
  • Baptist Memorial
  • Columbus, MS
  • Summary Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursin...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Endocrinology Physician - Competitive Salary
  • Doccafe
  • Columbus, MS
  • DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician - Endocrinology in Columbus, Mississippi. DocCafe...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse, Home Health Full Time
  • Centerwell Home Health
  • Columbus, MS
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Registered Nurse, you will: Provide a...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN-Head Nurse - GT I/P Psychiatric Unit BMH GTR
  • Baptist Memorial
  • Columbus, MS
  • Summary Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state highways. US 82 leads southeast 29 mi (47 km) to Reform, Alabama and west 25 mi (40 km) to Starkville. US 45 leads south 32 mi (51 km) to Macon and north 28 mi (45 km) to Aberdeen. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.3 square miles (57.8 square kilometers), of which 21.4 square miles (55.5 square kilometers) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers) is water. Large lakes and rivers are nearby, such...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$48,010 to $59,646
Columbus, Mississippi area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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