Recreational Therapist jobs in Modesto, CA

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 Needed: Full-Time 60/hr
  • AvaMed Workforce
  • Modesto, CA FULL_TIME
  • AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Recreational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at a correctional facility located in Stockton, CA.

    MUST BE A LICENSED RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

    Position Details:
    Full - Time
    Recreational Therapist
    Stockton, CA
    Shift:Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm
    $60/hr (W2/traveler)

    Job Description: Recreation Therapist’s duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. 

    • a. Develop and implement specialized recreation therapy services to Patient-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth. Such therapeutic interventions are designed to promote social interaction, to encourage beneficial and appropriate utilization of leisure time, and to provide Patient-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth with preparation for reentry into general population or other levels of treatment. 
    • b. Participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) and coordinate services with primary clinicians, correctional counselors and other custody personnel. 
    • c. Evaluate recreation therapy needs for Patients-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth with particular attention to activities of daily living, communication skills, physical exercise, and positive coping strategies.

    If you are interested please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP


  • 4 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center Inc.
  • Tuolumne, CA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Me Wu Ya - Tuolumne, CA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: Health Care DescriptionWage Range - Associate: $75,0...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Turlock, CA 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...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Modesto, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionAs an occupational therapist, you'll help individuals with the skills needed for life's daily activities. Working in a hospital, home health, nursing facility, rehab center, school or h...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Modesto, CA 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...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Occupational Therapist
  • Encompass Health
  • Merced, CA FULL_TIME
  • Hiring for all positions full-time, part-time and PRNSalary range $101,920 - $137,384 annually$10,000 sign on bonus for full-timeExcellent PRN ratesCompensation will be determined based on years of ex...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Hematology/Oncology Physician
  • Sutter Health
  • Modesto, CA
  • Northern California Hematology/Oncology Opportunity Gould Medical Group, in partnership with Sutter Health, is looking f...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CT Technologist
  • Prolink
  • Modesto, CA
  • CT Technologist Needed!! Location: Modesto, CA Duration: 4 weeks Start Date: ASAP Shift: 40 hours, 5x8s, Mids *Guarantee...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant
  • Sutter Health
  • Modesto, CA
  • Physician Assistant for Bariatric Surgery Gould Medical Group, in partnership with Sutter Health, is looking for a board...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Pharmacy Services
  • Marvel Consultants
  • Modesto, CA
  • Acute Care Hospital 70+beds part of a system and well financed. Specialities included, 24-Hour Emergency Care and Conven...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) PM SHIFT
  • FullShift Staffing, LLC
  • Modesto, CA
  • FullShift Staffing, LLC - FullShift Staffing is looking for LVN's to come on Full-time. New Graduates are encouraged to ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse
  • Encompass Health Corp.
  • Modesto, CA
  • REGISTERED NURSE - FULL TIME - NIGHT SHIFT NEW, INCREASED RATES! GREAT BENEFITS START DAY 1! $49 /hr - $63/hr base The R...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Beauty Consultant - Vintage Faire Mall
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc.
  • Modesto, CA
  • Proactively approaches clients in a friendly manner to determine how to provide a rewarding client experience Seeks out ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • Trumpet Behavioral Health
  • Modesto, CA
  • Overview: Make a positive and unforgettable impact of the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder! Trumpet Behav...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

Modesto /məˈdɛstoʊ/ (Spanish for "modest"), officially the City of Modesto, is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of approximately 201,165 at the 2010 census, it is the 18th largest city in the state of California and forms part of the Modesto–Merced combined statistical area. The Modesto Census County Division, which includes the cities of Ceres and Riverbank, had a population of 312,842 as of 2010[update]. Modesto is located in the Central Valley, 90 miles (140 km) north of Fresno, 40 miles (64 km) north of Merced, California, ...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$59,897 to $74,422
Modesto, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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