Recreational Therapist jobs in Norwalk, CT

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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Massage Therapist
  • Massage Envy
  • Stamford, CT OTHER
  • Overview

    Where Better Careers Begin!Massage Envy North Stamford

    Are you looking to grow your career with a team that values, supports & empowers you? The difference you'll make in clients' lives is the biggest reward for any massage therapist, but our environment helps you enjoy more of what you love about your work. At the Massage Envy North Stamford franchise, we support and inspire you to be your best inside and outside the treatment room.

    Perks & Pay:

    • $300 Sign on BONUS for full-time employees 
    • A compensation plan that goes beyond your hourly session rate and adds bonuses for adding enhancements and retail sales 
    • Employer supplemented healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans 
    • Teledoc benefits for full time employees 
    • Paid time off for full time employees 
    • Annual AMTA membership with insurance at no cost to you 
    • 20  free continuing education courses every year 
    • Employee referral bonus program 
    • Employee Assistance Program 
    • A flexible schedule for a better work/life balance 
    • A free massage, skincare or stretch session each month for full time employees  
    • 40% employee discount off retail products 

     

    Qualified Candidates:

    • Have a minimum of 500 hours of massage therapy school and a certificate of completion
    • Satisfies all licensing requirements to perform services in the state of Connecticut 
    • Have a passion for helping others feel their best
    • Are excited to bring their unique style to the treatment room
    • Are eager for growth and desire to build on their modality mastery

    Day-to-Day:

    • Perform quality, therapeutic bodywork that meets clients' needs
    • Communicate with clients to identify their needs and set clear expectations
    • Stay connected to clients throughout each session to achieve the goals of each service
    • Recommend follow-up visits and additional services to help clients pursue their wellness goals

    Culture & Support:

    • Trained leadership that is invested in your success 
    • Award programs (like Therapist of the Year) designed to recognize acheivement 
    • A self-care program that gives you the tools to prolong the career you love 
    • A caring community that strives to celebrate individuality and share knowledge 
    • Front desk teams dedicated to keeping schedules up to date so you can focus on what really matters 

     If you’re ready to join a growing community with experienced professionals who share your same passion, we can’t wait to meet you! 

     

     

    *ME SPE Franchising, LLC (“ME SPE”) is a national franchisor of independently owned and operated franchised locations. The franchisee for each individual franchised location, not ME SPE, Massage Envy Franchising, LLC (“MEF”), or any of their affiliates, is the sole employer for all positions posted for a location, and each franchisee is not acting as an agent for ME SPE, MEF, or any of their affiliates. Hiring criteria, benefits and compensation are setby each franchisee and vary by location.

    Salary

    80,000-105,000

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    MT-NEEN
  • 18 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist
  • Reliant Rehabilitation
  • Stamford, CT 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...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Massage Therapist
  • CHELSEA PIERS CONNECTICUT LLC
  • Stamford, CT OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: CPCT - Stamford, CT Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionThe Opportunity Chelsea Piers, located in the heart of Stamford, CT, is a welcoming community for our members, custom...
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Behavior Therapist
  • ABA Providers Services
  • Stamford, CT FULL_TIME
  • Required: The Candidate must possess an Associate’s degree in human services or related field or equivalent creditsABA Provider Services offers our Behavior Technician (RBT):Salary and Paid Vacation p...
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Physical Therapist
  • Phase 2 Face Home Care, LLC
  • Norwalk, CT FULL_TIME
  • Benefits: Plus More Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Careers Advancement Job Summary The Physical Therapist is a qualified pr...
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Massage Therapist
  • Performance Optimal Health
  • Greenwich, CT PART_TIME
  • Performance Optimal Health has always been ahead of its time. The Performance Optimal Health brand is achieved via whole body health through a balance of exercise, nutrition, recovery, and stress mana...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Recreation Therapist Montrose
  • StateJobsNY
  • Montrose, NY
  • State employees: Currently in title of Recreation Therapist and eligible for transfer Open to the Public: Bachelor's deg...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Professional
  • 1199SEIU Employment Center
  • New York, NY
  • Overview: Medical professionals provide health care treatment and advice based on formal training and experience. A lice...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Counselor-(HRA) Prospect (P/T)
  • Comunilife
  • Bronx, NY
  • Recreational Counselor-(HRA) Prospect (P/T) Job Details Job Location Bronx, NY Position Type Part Time Education Level G...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Support Staff Supervisor (Education/Day School)
  • Shrub Oak International School
  • Mohegan Lake, NY
  • Title: Support Staff Supervisor FLSA: Exempt Reports to: Senior Operations Manager Department: Education Location: Campu...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist - EOA#2024-143
  • StateJobsNY
  • Commack, NY
  • You must have bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation OR A bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education or Ad...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist - EOA#2024-143
  • New York State Civil Service
  • Commack, NY
  • Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Recreation Therapist - EOA#2024-143 Occupational Categor...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist - EOA#2024-143
  • State of New York
  • Commack, NY
  • Minimum Qualifications You must have bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation OR A bachelor's degree in Recreation, P...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (TRD) (Full-time 30 hrs)
  • Mozaic Senior Life
  • Stamford, CT
  • SUMMARY: Perform diversified duties to organize and conduct therapeutic recreation activities. Reports To: Coordinator, ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Norwalk is a U.S. city located in southwestern Connecticut, in southern Fairfield County, on the northern shore of Long Island Sound. Norwalklies within both the New York metropolitan area as well as the Bridgeport metropolitan area. Norwalk was settled in 1649, and is the sixth most populous city in Connecticut. According to the 2010 United States Census it has had a population of 85,603; with an estimated population of 88,438 in 2016. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.3 square miles (94 km2), of which, 22.8 square miles (59 km2) of it is land and 1...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$64,800 to $80,505
Norwalk, Connecticut area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago

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