Recreational Therapist jobs in Jackson, 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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SUMMER RECREATIONAL AID
  • City of Jackson, MS
  • Jackson, MS FULL_TIME
  • Job Brief: Description: Duties: Oversee the use of the facility by opening and closing the facility for reservations and/or events. Enforce rules and regulations. Plan and conduct structural recreational activities. Participate in special events and programs with other departments/divisions. Coordinate and participate in program planning sessions with other site staff to develop activities and lessons. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in recreational programming. Must be flexible and willing to work weekends.

    PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, APPLICANT RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYMENT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS A URINALYSIS AND/OR BLOOD TEST TO SCREEN FOR ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ABUSE. “EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”

    Position : 10030208

    Code : 393-1

    Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

    Location : SUMMER PARKS REC

    Grade : PAY RANGE 73

    Group : PARKS AND

    Job Class : RECREATION AIDE (PT)

    Posting Start : 01/11/2024

    Posting End : 06/14/2024


    Salary: $9.89-$9.89

  • 9 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • DEFINING WELLNESS CENTERS INC
  • Brandon, MS FULL_TIME
  • Description Defining Wellness Centers located in Brandon, MS is an addiction treatment facility serving both inpatient and outpatient clients, We have a beautiful 26 acre campus with plans to expand. ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Flowood, MS OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Nights ( 7:00 PM-7:00 AM )Location: Flowood, MSLength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 36.0Beds: 1 year acute care experienceAt least 1 years experience in specialtyCurrent RRT certi...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist
  • Reliant Rehabilitation
  • Clinton, MS FULL_TIME
  • 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...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist
  • Reliant Rehabilitation
  • Tallulah, LA FULL_TIME
  • 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...
  • 21 Days Ago

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THERAPIST (PRN)
  • UHS
  • FLOWOOD, MS PER_DIEM
  • Responsibilities THERAPIST OPPORTUNITY - PRN Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is located in beautiful Flowood, MS, a thriving city outside the capital of Jackson. With a 120-bed capacity, Brentwood BH ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Pharmacy Technician
  • Avita Pharmacy
  • Jackson, MS
  • Overview: The Pharmacy Technician will assist Pharmacists with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications. The Phar...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RECREATION THERAPIST (CERT)
  • UHS
  • Flowood, MS
  • Responsibilities Recreation Therapist (Certified) (PRN) Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120 bed capacity behavioral...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Recreation Therapist-Adult Behavioral Health-FT-Day Shifts
  • Community Health Systems
  • Jackson, MS
  • **Description** The Recreational Therapist evaluates the functional abilities of assigned patients. In consultation with...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Recreation Therapist-Adult Behavioral Health-FT-Day Shifts
  • Community Health System
  • Jackson, MS
  • Job Description The Recreational Therapist evaluates the functional abilities of assigned patients. In consultation with...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RECREATION THERAPIST (CERT)
  • UHS
  • Flowood, MS
  • Responsibilities Recreation Therapist (Certified) (PRN) Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120 bed capacity behavioral...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Recreation Therapist-Adult Behavioral Health-FT-Day Shifts
  • Community Health Systems
  • Jackson, MS
  • **Description** The Recreational Therapist evaluates the functional abilities of assigned patients. In consultation with...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Recreation Therapist-Adult Behavioral Health-FT-Day Shifts
  • Community Health System
  • Jackson, MS
  • Job Description The Recreational Therapist evaluates the functional abilities of assigned patients. In consultation with...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse - 4585 (Night)
  • TotalMed
  • Jackson, MS
  • We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Step Down Unit for a travel assignment in Jackson Mississippi.
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the eastern border of the city. A small portion of the city containing Tougaloo College lies in Madison County, bounded on the west by Interstate 220 and on the east by U.S. Route 51 and Interstate 55. An unconnected section of the city surrounds Jackson–Evers International Airport in Rankin County. In the 2010 census, only 622 of the city's residents lived in Madison County, and only 1 lived within the city limits in Rankin County. The city is bordered t...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$50,401 to $62,617
Jackson, Mississippi area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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