Recreational Therapist jobs in Saint George, UT

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
  • Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Henderson, NV FULL_TIME
  • Recreational Therapist
    Job ID 280175 Location US-NV-Henderson Experience (Years) 3 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 2930 Siena Heights Company Dignity Health Rehab Hospital Position Type Per Diem
    Overview

    Dignity Health Rehabilation Hospital

    *A joint venture with Select Medical & Dignity Health Hospital*

    Henderson, NV (Las Vegas)

    Recreational Therapist

    PRN, Per Diem, As Needed

    Pay: $32.00 per hour

    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.

     

  • 26 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • Dignity Health Rehab Hospital
  • Henderson, NV PER_DIEM
  • Overview Dignity Health Rehabilation Hospital *A joint venture with Select Medical & Dignity Health Hospital* Henderson, NV (Las Vegas) Recreational Therapist PRN, Per Diem, As Needed Pay: $32.00 per ...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
  • Dignity Health Rehab Hospital
  • Henderson, NV PER_DIEM
  • Overview Dignity Health Rehabilation Hospital *A joint venture with Select Medical & Dignity Health Hospital* Henderson, NV (Las Vegas) Recreational Therapist PRN, Per Diem, As Needed Pay: $32.00 per ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
  • Select Medical Holdings Corporation
  • Henderson, NV OTHER
  • Job ID 270055 Location US-NV-Henderson Experience (Years) 3 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 2930 Siena Heights Company Dignity Health Rehab Hospital Position Type Per Diem Overview Dignity Hea...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Therapist
  • Desert Winds Hospital
  • Las Vegas, NV FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking Licensed Therapists for Full-Time to provide Group Therapy, provide oversight in Treatment Planning, Psychosocial/Social Assessments, and Individual Therapy and/or Family Therapy to pat...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • St. Judes
  • Boulder, NV FULL_TIME
  • ***$1,000 HIRING BONUS*** With completion of terms $70,000 - $80,000 annually SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for providing psychotherapy with children and youth residing in specialized foster car...
  • 16 Days Ago

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AmeriCorps Community Health Worker
  • Family Healthcare
  • Saint George, UT
  • Job Type Full-time Description Position Description: CHWs are trusted, knowledgeable frontline health personnel who typi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse/LPN
  • Coral Desert Rehab
  • Saint George, UT
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Vent/Trach Experience Preferred! Coral Desert Rehabilitation is seeking caring and compassionate i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Medication Aide
  • Red Cliffs Health and Rehab
  • Saint George, UT
  • Hello, Red Cliffs Health and Rehab in St George, UT is actively looking to hire a full-time Certified Medication Aide. A...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Family Medicine - St. George - F/T
  • RevereHealth
  • Saint George, UT
  • At Revere Health, we value the health of our patients above all else. As the largest independent multi-specialty physici...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Heart Failure Cardiologist
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • Saint George, UT
  • Job Description: What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Healthcare? It means that the quest for clinical excell...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maternal Fetal Medicine, Physician
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • Saint George, UT
  • Job Description: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Physician Intermountain Health St. George, Utah With locations in seven states...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Neuro-Hospitalist (PRN)
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • Saint George, UT
  • Job Description: Intermountain Healthcare is a team of caregivers who serve the healthcare needs of people across the In...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Gastroenterology Physician - $600,000/yearly
  • Doccafe
  • Saint George, UT
  • DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician - Gastroenterology in Saint George, Utah. Make 60...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

St. George is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Utah, United States. Located in the southwestern part of the state on the Arizona border, near the tri-state junction of Utah, Arizona and Nevada, it is the principal city of the St. George Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies in the northeasternmost part of the Mojave Desert, adjacent to the Pine Valley Mountains near the convergence of three distinct geological areas: the Mojave Desert, Colorado Plateau, and Great Basin. The city is 118 miles northeast of Las Vegas and 300 miles south-southwest of Salt Lake City on Int...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$56,395 to $70,063
Saint George, Utah area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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