Recreational Therapist jobs in Des Moines, IA

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, Behavioral Health Unit Full Time (Days)
  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center
  • Ottumwa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Sign-On Bonus - Up to $15,000.

    Who We Are:

    People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.

    Where We Are:

    Ottumwa is a center for “cultural and commercial development” known for its low cost of living, abundant recreation and entertainment, and outstanding education and healthcare facilities. You’ll find something new and exciting to do every day in Ottumwa where there is always a new adventure awaiting on the other side of the bridge.

    Why Choose Us:

    • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
    • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
    • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
    • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
    • And much more…

    Position Summary: We are seeking a passionate, creative and goal-oriented Recreational Therapist to join the team at Ottumwa Regional Health Center and have an immediate impact on expanding on our success, growing our services and fulfilling our mission of improving the lives of all we touch.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Qualifications - External

    As a Recreational Therapist you will have:

    Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field and minimum one year experience providing direct individual or group therapeutic services required

    Licenses/Certification: Certified Recreation Therapist 

    Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in psychiatric setting

    EEOC Statement:

    Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law

  • 25 Days Ago

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Sleepy Hollow Recreational Attendant
  • Polk County
  • IA, IA OTHER
  • Polk County Conservation is excited to gather applicants for Sleepy Hollow Recreational Attendant as we prepare to open the new Snowflex facilities at Sleepy Hollow Park. We will be looking for people...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • CATHOLIC COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS INC
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Description: Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join the Catholic Charities team! For the last 100 years, we have had the distinct honor to provide help and hope for tho...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Ottumwa, IA 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, c...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Ottumwa, IA 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, c...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • MedPro Staffing
  • Ottumwa, IA CONTRACTOR
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Physical Therapist for an assignment with one of our top healthcare clients. Requirements Must hold a Doc...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Patient Care Technician - S3 Observation - Methodist
  • UnityPoint Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Overview: Patient Care Tech - South 3 Observation - Methodist Benefits Eligible Shift: Full Time and Part Time Nights $3...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LPN Home Care - Revisit Nurse
  • Trinity Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Employment Type: Full timeShift: Description: Day 1 Benefits! Position Purpose: LPN: Revisit Nurse position provides ski...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) (FT, PT, PRN, and Temporary Contract)
  • Hiring Now!
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Status: Full-Time Shift: Any As a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, have you ever wanted to work so...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN - Med Surg
  • All Medical Personnel
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Specialty: RN-Medical Surgical Travel Job Description Registered nurses in this specialty practice primarily on hospital...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN) (FT, PT, PRN, and Temporary Contract)
  • Hiring Now!
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Status: Full-Time Shift: Any As a Registered Nurse, have you ever wanted to work somewhere where you can fully use all t...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Care Coordinator
  • Access2Care
  • Des Moines, IA
  • More Information about this Job: Job Description Summary : We invite you to join a team of highly skilled emergency medi...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Radiology Technical Assistant- Radiology- Methodist- AS NEEDED
  • UnityPoint Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Overview: A Technical Assistant, under the direction of the Manager of Radiology Services or assigned leader, is respons...
  • 5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Direct Support Professional- Group Homes (PRN - Flexible Hours)
  • ChildServe
  • Johnston, IA
  • Direct Support Professional- Group Homes (PRN - Flexible Hours) Residential Based Services (Group Homes) Johnston, Iowa ...
  • 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...
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