Recreational Therapist jobs in Utica, NY

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 - Psychiatric Unit - Full Time - Days
  • Mohawk Valley Health System
  • Utica, NY FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary

    Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or designee, the Recreational Therapist will engage patients in therapeutic activities. Recreational therapists will plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based medical treatment programs to help maintain or improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

    Core Job Responsibilities
    • Organize therapy sessions to interact with patients and offer recommendations for physical and mental wellness
    • Develop and implement rehabilitation programs to help patients adjust to a disability or illness
    • Ensure treatment plans are suitable for patients’ physical condition and are in accordance with their preferences
    • Monitor and keep track of patient’s progress to modify treatment program as necessary
    • Obtain and review patient’s medical records to assess patients abilities, interests, and needs
    • Provide health tips to patients and their families on leisure activities and lifestyle changes necessary for improved health conditions
    • Organize and lead patients in recreational activities such as art, sports, music or dance
    • Liaise with other health care professionals to plan and evaluate therapy programs
    • Help patients develop skills useful in participating in leisure exercises
    • Maintain accurate record of patient information, treatment program and recovery progress
    • Prepare and present reports to treatment team to highlight patients response to therapy
    • Perform other duties as required.
    Education/Experience Requirements
    Required:
    • Completed a bachelor’s degree (an associate degree may be accepted depending on work experience)
    • 1-5 years of work experience (depending on level of education) 

     

    Licensure/Certification Requirements
    Required:
    • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
    Disclaimer

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

    Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

    Job Details

    Req Id  88948 
    Department  PSYCHIATRIC UNIT 
    Shift Days
    Shift Hours Worked  8.50
    FTE 1 
    Work Schedule  SALARIED GENERAL
    Employee Status A1 - Full-Time 
    Union Non-Union
    Pay Range $54k - $87k Annually


    About the Company:
    Mohawk Valley Health System



  • 23 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Psychiatric Unit - Full Time - Days
  • Mohawk Valley Health System
  • Oneonta, NY FULL_TIME
  • Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Director of Nursing or designee, the Recreational Therapist will engage patients in therapeutic activities. Recreational therapists will plan, direct, and coordin...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Psychiatric Unit - Full Time - Days
  • Mohawk Valley Health System
  • Oneida, NY FULL_TIME
  • Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Director of Nursing or designee, the Recreational Therapist will engage patients in therapeutic activities. Recreational therapists will plan, direct, and coordin...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Psychiatric Unit - Full Time - Days
  • Mohawk Valley Health System
  • Rome, NY FULL_TIME
  • Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Director of Nursing or designee, the Recreational Therapist will engage patients in therapeutic activities. Recreational therapists will plan, direct, and coordin...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist - Psychiatric Unit - Full Time - Days
  • Mohawk Valley Health System
  • West Winfield, NY FULL_TIME
  • Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Director of Nursing or designee, the Recreational Therapist will engage patients in therapeutic activities. Recreational therapists will plan, direct, and coordin...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapist
  • Impact Solutions Inc
  • Rome, NY FULL_TIME
  • Occupational Therapist - Full-time Permanent Direct Hire Competitive Compensation, based on experience. Excellent Benefits Package Professional Growth & Stability Innovative Training Programs Location...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Lab - Phlebotomist
  • All Medical Personnel
  • Utica, NY
  • h1> Position: Phlebotomist Floater Location: New Hartford, NY 13413 and surrounding area (up to 20 mile radius) Pay Rate...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN - Med Surg
  • All Medical Personnel
  • Utica, NY
  • Specialty: RN-Medical Surgical Travel Job Description Registered nurses in this specialty practice primarily on hospital...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Oneida Center
  • Utica, NY
  • Oneida Center is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to workin Utica, NY. $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!We just raised our r...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit - Registered Nurse
  • Trusted Health
  • Utica, NY
  • Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Surgical Float Pool - Registered Nurse
  • Trusted Health
  • Utica, NY
  • Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vision Rehabilitation Therapist / Orientation and Mobility Specialist
  • CABVI
  • Utica, NY
  • Job Description Job Description CABVI is seeking a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist / Orientation and Mobility Specialis...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pediatric Hospitalist
  • Pediatrix
  • Utica, NY
  • FT / PT Pediatric Hospitalists Needed For Our New State-of-the-Art Wynn Hospital Block Scheduling Great Commuter Opportu...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ophthalmology
  • Delta Companies
  • Utica, NY
  • COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Neuro Ophthalmology (OPH) Ancillary Income:ASC ownershipopportunity Base Salary:Negotiablesala...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Utica (/ˈjuːtɪkə/ (listen)) is a city in the Mohawk Valley and the county seat of Oneida County, New York, United States. The tenth-most-populous city in New York, its population was 62,235 in the 2010 U.S. census. Located on the Mohawk River at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains, Utica is approximately 95 miles (153 kilometers) northwest of Albany, 55 mi (89 km) east of Syracuse and 240 miles (386 kilometers) northwest of New York City . Utica and the nearby city of Rome anchor the Utica–Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area, which comprises all of Oneida and Herkimer counties. Formerly a rive...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$54,824 to $68,111
Utica, New York area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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