Recreational Therapist jobs in the United States

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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THERAPIST, RECREATIONAL
  • The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
  • Brooklyn, NY FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Plans, organizes, and directs recreational/music therapy programs and individualized therapeutic services for pediatric residents with the objective of improving their physical, mental, and socio-emotional well-being. Provides therapeutic and educational services to families of residents to support goals of bonding, emotional coping, and understanding of needs. Responsible for all required documentation, including MDS and CCP.

    Responsibilities

    • Provides Creative Arts Therapy/Music Therapy to patients and supportive/psychotherapeutic services to patient families.
    • Maintains an age-appropriate curriculum of dynamic and engaging daily recreational activities (adaptive art, sensory stimulation, games), outings or community inclusion (libraries, museums, cultural events, etc.), and therapeutic groups that provide opportunities for psychosocial enrichment and overall developmental enhancement.
    • Evaluate the history, interests, aptitudes, and skills of patients by interviews, assessments, inventories, tests, and measurements in order to provide holistic and individualized treatment.
    • Keeps accurate daily records of therapies and completes progress notes to document the types of activities in which the patient participates, patterns of attendance, interpersonal behavior, response to modalities, and progress towards therapeutic goals.
    • Works closely with the interdisciplinary team to foster a therapeutic environment and participating in clients’ treatment plans, weekly case conferences, and staff meetings.
    • Reports all unsafe conditions and maintains supplies and equipment.
    • Supervise student interns and oversees trained volunteers.
    • Maintain clinical notes in medical records in a timely fashion, keep daily statistics, prepare/maintain monthly calendar of activities/events.
    • Adheres to all RNH policies and procedures relevant to performing job duties, including infection control.
    • Facilitates family virtual visits and supervises in-person visitation when needed.
    • Performs other related duties as required.

     

    Qualifications

    Education:

    • Master’s Degree in Music Therapy.
    • Must have Board Certification and at least eligible for LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapy).

    Experience: 

  • Minimum two (2) years of recent experience at a working with adolescents or young adults in a hospital or education setting. Must be able to produce required medical/clinical documentation, including MDS and CCP, preferred.
  • Training in working with special needs populations, preferred.
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    Knowledge and Skills:

    • Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort.
    • Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch
    • Ability to read, write and interpret documents
    • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers
    • May be required to operate and clean equipment

    License, Certifications:

    • Must be board certified and a Licensed Creative Art Therapist or eligible for limited permit

    Physical Requirements:

    • Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. 
    • Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.
    • May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distancesMay be required to handle/ assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations
    • Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but potential for exposure.

     

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center (KJMC).

     

    KJMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

  • 18 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • Pine Rest - Elm
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • What Will You Do? As an Activity Therapist at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. A member of an interdisciplinary treatme...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • New Wave Wellness
  • Lafayette, IN CONTRACTOR
  • New Wave Wellness is looking for a team of recreational therapists who can utilize community-based interventions and techniques to improve the individual client's physical, social, and emotional well-...
  • 18 Days Ago

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RECREATIONAL THERAPIST
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Danville, VA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Position Purpose: Designs and implements unit-based recreational experiences which address the patient's culture, social and physical needs. Carries out planned recreational therapy t...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • Cardinal Services of Indiana
  • Warsaw, IN PART_TIME
  • Recreational Therapist Part-Time or Full-time ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - The essential functions are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation....
  • 19 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist
  • Hebrew Hospital
  • West Hartford, CT FULL_TIME
  • Denver, CO*National Jewish Health - Main CampusRehab ServicesFull Time - Day ShiftAllied Health CareReq #: 18009 SummaryPosition Summary Provides Recreation Therapy services to adult and pediatric pat...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Mental Health Therapist - D.C. Suburb
  • Privia Health
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • We are looking for an experienced and passionate Mental Health Therapist (Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional C...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist - $1,800 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Rockville, MD
  • Core Medical Group is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist for a travel job in North Bethesda, M...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full Time Clinical Specialist
  • ReMed Recovery Care Centers, LLC
  • Columbia, MD
  • Benefits include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Physical Therapy Asst. Inpatient Rehab
  • Inova Health System
  • Fairfax, VA
  • We are looking for a Licensed Physical Therapy assistant to join our awesome team of Rehab Therapists in our Inpatient R...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full Time Therapist - Adolescent Residential
  • UMFS
  • Centreville, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Who we are: Leland House is a 45-day crisis stabilization and residential treatment prog...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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House Coordinator
  • YOUTH FOR TOMORROW NEW LIFE CENTER INC
  • Bristow, VA
  • Job Details Job Location YFT Bristow HQ - Bristow, VA Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Perce...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Direct Support Professional
  • StaffVengers
  • Washington, DC
  • As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide essential care and support to individuals with developmental di...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Community School Coordinator (Linkages to Learning - Part Time)
  • Sheppard Pratt
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • General Summary: Coordinate services, events, and activities for a school-based mental health and social services progra...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$56,310 to $69,958

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