Recreational Therapist jobs in Sumter, SC
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)
Recently Added Recreational Therapist jobs
Speech Therapist
- Encompass Health
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Dalzell, SC
FULL_TIME
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A stronger bond with patients
A stronger chance of recovery
$10,000 Relocation/Sign On Bonus
BE THE CONNECTION.
Your role as a speech pathologist (SLP) lets you be the connection between the compassionate care you provide and exceptional patient outcomes. Use your passion for rehabilitation to ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard while you lead with compassion and empathy. Enhance the impact of your abilities with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.
What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different-and Better:
Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.
Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (SLP) - Full Time and PRN Opportunities Available
Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:
Provide speech-language treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines.
Delegate tasks and supervise fellows, technicians and assistants.
Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met.
Credentials:
Current state licensure or certification on or before the first day of employment required.
CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy essential.
Successful completion of an accredited master's degree program or an accredited bachelor's degree program plus sufficient experience in the field a must.
Demonstrated competence in speech-language pathology evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment required.
Effective communication skills for working with patients, families and caregivers required.
Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:
Benefits that begin when you do.
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
About Us:
Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.
Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.
To learn more about us, please visit us online at
encompasshealth.com
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- 16 Days Ago
Speech Therapist
- Encompass Health
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Kingstree, SC
FULL_TIME
- A stronger bond with patientsA stronger chance of recovery$10,000 Relocation/Sign On BonusBE THE CONNECTION. Your role as a speech pathologist (SLP) lets you be the connection between the compassionat...
- 16 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- Upstream Rehabilitation
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Sumter, SC
FULL_TIME
- BenchMark Physical Therapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team in Sumter, SC Who we are…A network of over 1200 clinics from coast to coast...
- 16 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- CenterWell Home Health
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Salters, SC
FULL_TIME
- Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will: Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for pat...
- 1 Day Ago
Occupational Therapist
- Synchrony Health Services
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Sumter, SC
FULL_TIME
- Overview: Careers close to home and your heart Since our founding in 1997, we've been making long-term care better for our residents and more rewarding for our team members. We're a Fortune Best Place...
- 2 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- CenterWell Home Health
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Greeleyville, SC
FULL_TIME
- Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome Health Physical Therapist, you will:Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patie...
- 4 Days Ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) Weekends On Call + $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
- Agape Care Group
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Sumter, SC
- Overview: Become a Weekend On-Call RN with Agape Care Group Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it im...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - South Carolina Float Nurse
- GENESYS Health Alliance
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Sumter, SC
- We are currently seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team as our South Carolina Region Floater Nurs...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Speech Language Pathologist Home Health PRN
- CenterWell Home Health
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Sumter, SC
- Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you wil...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dentist
- Creston Dental & Braces - a Benevis company
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Sumter, SC
- *Please note: this position is located in Sumter, SC. Overview: Work for a company that is truly making the world a happ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Overnight Support Team Member
- Whole Foods
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Sumter, SC
- Responsibilities Provides overnight support for assigned team to include receiving and preparing product and maintaining...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Practical Nurse -$5000 Sign On Bonus- Sumter-Lee RCDC
- GENESYS Health Alliance
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Sumter, SC
- We are currently seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Sumter-Lee Regional County Detention C...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
TRAVEL NURSE RN - STEPDOWN IN SUMTER, SC
- Prime Time Healthcare
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Sumter, SC
- Prime Time Healthcare is a nationwide leader in staffing Allied Health Professionals, RN Travel Nurses, Travel CNAs, and...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dentist
- Hiring Now!
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Sumter, SC
- Overview: Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter /ˈsʌmtər/ is a city in and the county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. Known as the Sumter Metropolitan Statistical Area, the namesake county adjoins Clarendon and Lee to form the core of Sumter-Lee-Clarendon tricounty area of South Carolina that includes the three counties in the east central Piedmont. The population was 39,643 at the 2000 census, and it rose to 40,524 at the 2010 census.
Known as the Gamecock City,[citation needed] Sumter lies near the geographic center of the state of South Carolina at 33°55′37″N 80°21′49″W / 33.92694°N 80.36361°W / 33.92694; ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$50,327 to $62,531
Sumter, South Carolina area prices
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What does a Recreational Therapist do?
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But what is a recreational therapist? “Recreation” and “Therapist” don’t seem like words that necessarily go together.
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Therapists may use activities such as kayaking or a ropes course to teach patients to stay active and to form social relationships.
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Recreational Therapist in Sumter, SC
Certifications show prospective employers that individuals are very knowledgeable in the field of recreational therapy and that they have taken time to make use of their bachelor’s degree in the subject.
October 02, 2019