Recreational Therapist jobs in Urbandale, IA

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
  • 77 Consultants
  • Ottumwa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Planning and implementation of group sessions for each population
    • Planning and implementation of individual sessions
    • Documentation of group sessions and individual sessions
    • Completion of Activity/Recreational Therapy assessments
    • Planning and assisting with programming outside of normal group hours for special events
    • Maintaining and ordering appropriate materials and supplies for interventions.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field and minimum one year experience providing direct individual or group therapeutic services required.
    • Licenses/Certification: Certified Recreation Therapist.
    • Minimum 1 year of experience in psychiatric setting.
  • 16 Days Ago

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Therapeutic Certified Recreational Therapist
  • Sevita
  • Ankeny, IA FULL_TIME
  • NeuroRestorative, a member of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a va...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Ottumwa IA
  • WeCare Staffing Solutions
  • Ottumwa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Recreational Therapist Location: Ottumwa, IA 52501 Salary: $37,315 - $50,377 (depending on experience) Signing Bonus: $15,000 sign-on bonus Reallocation Package: None Benefits: Dental Insur...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist, Behavioral Health Unit Full Time (Days)
  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center
  • Ottumwa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Sign-On Bonus - Up to $15,000. Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a w...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Bachelor's Level Recreational Therapy Internship
  • Orchard Place
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME,INTERN
  • Volunteer Recreational Therapy Internship A recreational therapy volunteer internship at Orchard Place Campus offers college students the opportunity to integrate classroom theory with hands-on experi...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • CATHOLIC COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS INC
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Description: Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Join the Catholic Charities team! For the last 100 years, we have had the distinct honor to provide help and hope for tho...
  • 8 Days Ago

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RN/PT/OT Clinical Manager, Home Health
  • WesleyLife
  • Urbandale, IA
  • Learn more about how WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging here! $5000 sign-on or relocation (within Iow...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver/Home Health Aide
  • WesleyLife
  • Urbandale, IA
  • At WesleyLife, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a life of continued growth, experience, and meani...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Health
  • UnityPoint Health
  • Urbandale, IA
  • Overview: $5K Sign on bonus (external candidates) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) UnityPoint at Home Monday-Friday 8a-5p,...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health Per Diem
  • Centerwell Home Health
  • Urbandale, IA
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As aHome HealthSpeech Language Pathologist, you will:...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver
  • Senior Helpers
  • Urbandale, IA
  • Begin a remarkable career that will make a difference in the lives of seniors. Senior Helpers is urgently hiring for car...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN or LPN Pediatric Hourly Grand Junction Area
  • UnityPoint Health
  • Urbandale, IA
  • Overview: $10,000 Sign on bonus Peds Home Care - Grand Junction Area, Iowa Will hire an Registered Nurse or Licensed Pra...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Phlebotomist II
  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Urbandale, IA
  • Overview: Phlebotomist II - Urbandale, IA - Monday - Friday - 8:00am-12:00pm Part-time employees (29 hours or less per w...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Clinical Manager - Pediatric Home Health
  • Universal Pediatrics
  • Urbandale, IA
  • Integrity | Compassion | Adaptability | Responsibility | Excellence Who is Universal Pediatrics? Universal Pediatrics is...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Urbandale is a city in Polk County and Dallas County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the city population was 39,463. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa 141. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.94 square miles (56.82 km2), of which, 21.92 square miles (56.77 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$54,380 to $67,560
Urbandale, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

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