Recreational Therapist jobs in West Virginia
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
- Summerset
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Napier, WV
FULL_TIME
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Company Description
Join our Summerset Family now!
Summerset is one of the largest retirement village operators in the country. We are passionate about providing quality services through our Best of Life philosophy.
Job Description
We are currently looking for a talented Diversional and Recreational Therapist to become part of our team at our Summerset at Village. This is a Full time permanent role.
What do we offer?
- A Job that enables you to make a real difference on senior's lives
- A friendly and supportive team
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing support
- Competitive hourly rates (depends on experience and qualification)
- The ability to create and deliver recreational programmes that meet the needs of the people in our care
A weekend rate of an additional 40 percent of the hourly rate.
Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
- Someone who can provide meaningful and purposeful recreational programs
- Someone with a pre-existing passion for Diversional and Recreational Therapy
- Someone with a good level of human awareness (empathy & compassion)
- Someone who understand holistic approaches (person centre care)
- Someone who is enthusiastic, flexible, innovative, creative and resourceful
- Someone who is self-motivated, respectful, curious, open minded and proactive
- Someone with good communications skills and strong willingness to learn
- Someone who is available to work full time
- Must Hold a full valid NZ Driver Licence
- Fully Qualified and License Diversional and Recreational Therapist (Registered DRT). If you don't hold a DRT Licence, or if you are not a Qualified DRT, you must be willing to complete the NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Additional Information
If you believe you are the person for this role, then we would love to hear from you!
Due to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible.
The safety of our residents and staff is important to us. For this reason, we require all our employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 before commencing work at Summerset.
Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.
- 18 Days Ago
- Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Health System
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Charleston, WV
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary Plan, organize, and provide recreational therapy programs and services designed to meet the social, emotional, and therapeutic needs of patients with various disabilities. Responsibilities...
- 28 Days Ago
- City Of Charleston
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Charleston, WV
PART_TIME
- Recreational Aid Summary: Performs a broad range recreational duties and tasks in support of the summer recreational programs. Work Hours: This position will work a designated schedule established by ...
- 18 Days Ago
- PRESTERA CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH
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Wayne, WV
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Wayne County - Wayne, WV Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift: Day DescriptionSummary of Job ...
- 7 Days Ago
- Westbrook Health Services, Inc
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Spencer, WV
FULL_TIME
- **Position can be onsite, hybrid, or remote for the right candidate** Summary: Responsible for the provision of clinical services including: individual and group therapy, assessments, treatment planni...
- 7 Days Ago
- Westbrook Health Services, Inc
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Ripley, WV
FULL_TIME
- **Position can be onsite, hybrid, or remote for the right candidate** Summary: Responsible for the provision of clinical services including: individual and group therapy, assessments, treatment planni...
- 7 Days Ago
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- Mount Sinai Medical Center
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- Recreational Therapist As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Med...
- 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Shriners Children's
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Honolulu, HI
- Company Overview: Join our Shriners Hospital for Children's Hawaii 'Ohana! We are proud of providing the highest quality...
- 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Rogers Behavioral Health
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Oconomowoc, WI
- *$1,000 Retention Bonus Available! Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week. 8-hour shifts. Float position - assisting with al...
- 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Sunrise Senior Living
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Victoria, BC
- Overview "It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sin...
- 2/22/2024 12:00:00 AM