Recreational Therapist jobs in Gilbert, AZ

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 - Inpatient Rehab
  • Banner Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Mesa, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
    Job ID 276040 Location US-AZ-Mesa Experience (Years) 1 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 1702 S. Pierpont Drive Company Banner Rehabilitation Hospital - East Position Type Per Diem
    Overview

    Banner Rehabilitation Hospital

    *A joint venture with Select Medical & Banner Hospital System*

    Mesa, AZ

    Recreational Therapist

    PRN/per diem/ as needed

    Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation required

    Mainly to cover as needed on Saturdays and/or Sundays for 8 hour shifts

    Responsibilities

    Job Duties

    Plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization, hospital and the profession. Responsible for provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload. Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital wide leisure, social and divergent programs. Serves as an educator to patients on community resources.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

      Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation required
    • Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or eligible to take exam required
    Additional Data

    Our intense focus on high-quality results creates a challenging, fast-paced and extremely rewarding environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to meet your healthcare needs.

    Other benefits of the Recreational Therapist position include:

    • Excellent Orientation Program
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Extended Illness Days (EID)
    • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Prescription Coverage
    • Life Insurance
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability
    • Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Personal and Family Medical Leave
    • A network of over 40,000 employees with huge growth and relocation opportunities

    **Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Activities/Recreational Therapist - PRN
  • Springstone, Inc.
  • Gilbert, AZ PER_DIEM
  • Overview Activity/Recreational Therapist Position - CTRS License Required PRN Schedule Available Copper Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral hospital located in Gilbert, AZ. The hospital offers inpatie...
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Activities/Recreational Therapist - PRN
  • Copper Springs East
  • Gilbert, AZ PER_DIEM
  • Overview Activity/Recreational Therapist Position - CTRS License Required PRN Schedule Available Copper Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral hospital located in Gilbert, AZ. The hospital offers inpatie...
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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
  • Banner Rehabilitation Hospital – East
  • Mesa, AZ PER_DIEM
  • Overview Banner Rehabilitation Hospital *A joint venture with Select Medical & Banner Hospital System* Mesa, AZ Recreational Therapist PRN/per diem/ as needed Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreati...
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Full Time (Remote) Licensed Therapist - Arizona
  • Therapist Recruiting
  • Scottsdale, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Company Description NOCD is an award-winning digital health company focused on identifying people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and managing them using evidence-based treatment. Although OC...
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Therapist
  • ADELANTE HEALTHCARE INC
  • Mesa, AZ OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Adelante Healthcare Mesa - Mesa, AZ Position Type: Exempt Education Level: HS Diploma from accredited school Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: Health Care DescriptionPO...
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Licensed Psychologist
  • Thriveworks
  • Gilbert, AZ
  • Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Gilbert...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part Time Licensed Talk Therapist
  • Thriveworks
  • Gilbert, AZ
  • Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Gilbert...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Social Worker
  • Thriveworks
  • Gilbert, AZ
  • Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Gilbert...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Talk Therapist
  • Thriveworks
  • Gilbert, AZ
  • Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Gilbert...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Patient Care Assistant Medical Surgical
  • Banner Health
  • Gilbert, AZ
  • Primary City/State: Gilbert, Arizona Department Name: Work Shift: Varied Job Category: Clinical Care Sign on Bonus $3000...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation / Music Therapist - Full-Time
  • UHS
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Responsibilities Quail Run Behavioral Health Hospital Phoenix is seeking a dynamic and talented - Recreation / Music / A...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Activity/Music Therapist - CTRS License Required
  • Copper Springs
  • Avondale, AZ
  • Overview: Activity/Recreational or Music Therapist CTRS License Preferred Copper Springs is a 72-bed behavioral hospital...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full-time Physical Therapist. Offering a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!
  • Functional Pathways
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Functional Pathways is currently hiring at Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, AZ for a Full-Time Physical Therapist Offering ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located southeast of Phoenix, within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Once known as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World", It is the sixth-largest municipality in Arizona, and the fifth-largest in the Metropolitan Phoenix Area. Gilbert encompasses 76 square miles (197 km2) and has made a rapid transformation from an agriculture-based community to an economically diverse suburban center located in the southeast valley of the Greater Phoenix area. In the last three decades, Gilbert has grown at an extremely high rate, increasing in po...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$55,634 to $69,119
Gilbert, Arizona area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago

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