Recreational Therapist jobs in Hawaii
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
- Shriners Hospitals For Children
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Honolulu, HI
OTHER
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ID
2024-4933
Remote
No
Category
Rehab
Position Type
PRN
Company Overview
Join our Shriners Hospital for Children's Hawaii 'Ohana! We are proud of providing the highest quality care to Hawaii's Keiki for almost 100 years. Shriners Hawaii treats children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions throughout the Pacific Basin regardless of the family's ability to pay. Become a part of our specialized care staff and help us transform lives together.
Shriners Children's is a network of 21 non-profit medical facilities, telehealth sites, outreach programs, ambulatory centers and clinics across North America, treating children from 170 countries. Our work environment is mission driven and our patients are at the heart of everything we do. They inspire us to continue our mission of improving the lives of children and families.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, Shriners is committed to providing challenging and rewarding careers in an environment based on our corporate values: excellence, innovation, commitment, integrity, teamwork, stewardship and respect.
Job Overview
Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an opportunity for an on-call Recrational Therapist to join our Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation team.
This position is per diem (on call), non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $24.56/hour - $30.70/hour. Compensation is determined by years of experience and departmental equity.
Responsibilities
As a part of the interdisciplinary team, the Recreational Therapist provides individual therapeutic recreation services and group recreation programs for children and adolescents hospitalized for orthopedic surgical intervention or long term rehabilition programs. In this position, you'll provide abudnant play and normal life experiences to promote development, understanding and to alleviate misconceptions to allow an opportunity for positive growth experiences by the patient. This position is also responsible for supervising student interns and volunteers as well as orienting new students and volunteers to the department including assignment of duties.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors degree preferred
Certification/Licensure
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) certification by or recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
- Valid Driver License.
- 14 Days Ago
Recreational Therapist
- Shriners Children's
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Honolulu, HI
OTHER
- Company Overview Join our Shriners Hospital for Children's Hawaii 'Ohana! We are proud of providing the highest quality care to Hawaii's Keiki for almost 100 years. Shriners Hawaii treats children wit...
- 15 Days Ago
RECREATIONAL THERAPIST III - HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL - KANEOHE, OAHU
- State of Hawai'i
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Island, HI
OTHER
- Recruitment Number 23-0642Salary: $4,690 to $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I).Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors....
- 28 Days Ago
Recreational Aide
- Kahala Nui
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Honolulu, HI
FULL_TIME
- Live Well (Senior Day Care) at Iwilei is hiring for a full-time recreational aide. This person will assist, encourage, and provide direction to members with personal needs which enable the member to m...
- 29 Days Ago
Business Manager (Recreational Lodging) NF-04
- US Army Installation Management Command
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Hawaii National Park, HI
FULL_TIME
- Duties Responsible for management control and efficient operation of a Recreational Lodging operation. Responsible for the front office, housekeeping and maintenance functions. Conducts surveys and st...
- 1 Month Ago
THERAPIST
- Rite of Passage Brand
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Haleiwa, HI
FULL_TIME
- What you’ll do: Our Therapists are responsible for overall delivery and implementation of each individual Client Treatment Plan, attending Child and Family Team meetings and treatment team meetings, a...
- 11 Days Ago
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- LifeBridge Health
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Baltimore, MD
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Recreational Therapist
- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
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Grand Rapids, MI
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- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist
- AvaMed Workforce
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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
Recreation Therapist
- Meaningful Day Services
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Indianapolis, IN
- Do you have a passion for helping individuals with developmental disabilities? Are you looking for a rewarding career wi...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist
- Providence Health & Services
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San Pedro, CA
- Job Description Implements and coordinates therapeutic activity programming for adult and geriatric age inpatient popula...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
RECREATION THERAPIST
- LifeBridge Health
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Randallstown, MD
- RECREATION THERAPIST Randallstown, MD NORTHWEST HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm Allied ...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist
- Signet Health
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Valhalla, NY
- Overview The Recreational Therapist is responsible for recreational & therapeutic activities. The position will function...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist
- Sunrise Senior Living
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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
About Hawaii
Hawaii (/həˈwaɪi/ (listen) hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi]) is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania, the only U.S. state located outside North America, and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean.
The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southea...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$58,827 to $73,093
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What does a Recreational Therapist do?
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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.
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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.
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