Recreational Therapist jobs in Erie, PA

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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Camp Shamrock Recreational Assistant
  • Barber National Institute
  • Erie, PA PART_TIME
  • Camp Shamrock Recreational Assistant

    Pay Rate: $15.45

    Fun and fulfilling Summer Opportunities at Camp Shamrock!

    Summer Recreational Camp Assistants are working with children and adults ages 5 and up with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and Physical Disabilities in a 6-week summer day camp. Staff will work directly with the camp supervisor to oversee campers and the various activities and community outings throughout the 6 weeks.

    Must be available beginning mid June and all 6 weeks of the camp. Camp staff start mid June and camp is over the first week in August.

    Qualifications for Summer Camp Shamrock Recreational Assistant

    • Minimum of 1 year of college and experience working with children or adults
    • Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle
    • Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
    • FBI clearance required

    Who is Barber National Institute?

    The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact HR. EOE

  • 2 Days Ago

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Camp Shamrock Recreational Assistant
  • mybni
  • Erie, PA FULL_TIME
  • Fun and fulfilling Summer Opportunities at Camp Shamrock! Summer Recreational Camp Assistants are working with children and adults ages 5 and up with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and Physical Di...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Recreational/Activities Director
  • Pointe Healthcare
  • Erie, PA FULL_TIME
  • Immediately Hiring Activities Director! Responsibilities of the Activities Director: Plan and oversee recreational events and programs. Create and lead activities like arts and crafts, music, dance, a...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Erie, PA 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...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • NovaCare Rehabilitation
  • Erie, PA PER_DIEM
  • Overview NovaCare is seeking an outpatient Physical Therapist on South Erie, PA Our South Erie outpatient physical therapy center is looking for a compassionate and driven licensed Physical Therapist....
  • 13 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist
  • Trustaff
  • Erie, PA FULL_TIME
  • As a Radiation Therapist, also sometimes called a Therapeutic Radiographer, you'll use ionizing radiation to treat diseases like cancer. Working as a part of the greater oncology care team, you'll gat...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse - RN - Hospice (Erie, PA)
  • CareerStaff Unlimited
  • Erie, PA
  • Registered Nurse - RN - Hospice This opportunity is perfect for RNs to deliver the highest quality of care. This positio...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Home Health LPN (All Shifts Available)
  • Interim HealthCare
  • Erie, PA
  • As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will be called to care when you’re needed most. As part of Interim Healthcare Ho...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurse PRN (Monday & Tuesdays)
  • Interim HealthCare
  • Erie, PA
  • Looking for a Monday and Tuesday day shift support Want a fun and interesting career path? Love homecare but want someth...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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HHA- Home Health Aide (All Shifts Available)
  • Interim HealthCare
  • Erie, PA
  • As a Home Health Aide, you will be called to care when you’re needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare Home Care, you’...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Home Health Pediatric Nurse (LPN or RN) Millcreek
  • Interim HealthCare
  • Erie, PA
  • Shift : 7am-3:30 Want a fun and interesting career path? Love homecare but want something a little different? As a Home ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Speech Language Pathologist PRN (In-Home, Hourly)
  • Interim HealthCare
  • Erie, PA
  • Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will be called to care when you’re ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pediatric Home Health Aide - HHA - Daylights 1:1 Care
  • Interim HealthCare
  • Erie, PA
  • As a Home Health Aide, you will be called to care when you’re needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare Home Care, you’...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Greenfield Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
  • Erie, PA
  • Greenfield Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center - Now Hiring Registered Nurse (RN) for All Shifts! New Grads & Walk-in Int...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake and the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century, Erie is the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, as well as the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania, with a population of 101,786 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2017 had decreased to 97,369. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 276,207 residents. The Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area has a pop...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
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Erie, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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