Recreational Therapist jobs in Goodyear, AZ

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 (CTRS)
  • Banner Rehabilitation Hospital – West
  • Peoria, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Overview

      Banner Hospital Name

    *A joint venture with Select Medical & Banner Hospital System*

    Peoria, AZ

     

    Recreational Therapist 

    Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts

     

    Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation required

    Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or eligible to take exam required

    Responsibilities

     

    Job Duties

    Plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization, hospital and the profession. Responsible for provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload. Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital wide leisure, social and divergent programs. Serves as an educator to patients on community resources.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation required
    • Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or eligible to take exam required

    Additional Data

    Our intense focus on high-quality results creates a challenging, fast-paced and extremely rewarding environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to meet your healthcare needs.

     

    Other benefits of the Recreational Therapist position include: 

    • Excellent Orientation Program
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Extended Illness Days (EID)
    • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Prescription Coverage
    • Life Insurance
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability
    • Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Personal and Family Medical Leave
    • A network of over 40,000 employees with huge growth and relocation opportunities

    **Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Recreational Therapist (CTRS)
  • Banner Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Peoria, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Recreational Therapist (CTRS) Job ID 287329 Location US-AZ-Peoria Experience (Years) 3 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 12740 N Plaza Del Rio Blvd Company Banner Rehabilitation Hospital - West ...
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Outreach Specialist
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Goodyear, AZ FULL_TIME
  • OverviewREI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Shipping Receiving Specialist
  • REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
  • Glendale, AZ OTHER
  • Overview: REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recreational Gymnastics Coach/ Team Coach
  • Surprise Angels gymnastics
  • Surprise, AZ PART_TIME
  • We are looking to add a part time recreational coach, competitive team coach, and a Ninja coach to join our growing team. Position hours are evenings and Saturdays. We are located in Surprise Arizona....
  • 18 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
  • PHOENIX, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is one of Arizona’s oldest and largest non-profit, community-based providers of behavioral health services. We offer an array of programs to meet the unique need...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
  • LifeStance Health
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mental Health Counselor
  • Focus on the Family
  • Cave Creek, AZ
  • We'd like to partner with you! As a Contract Therapist, you could have a major impact at Focus on the Family's Hope Rest...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Medical Writing Consultant
  • MMS
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • MMS is an innovative, data-focused CRO that supports the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries with a p...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Psychologist
  • LifeStance Health
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 4/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Based Occupational Therapist
  • ACCEL
  • Tempe, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description The Arizona Centers for Comprehensive Education and Life Skills) is a private, nonprofit...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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*Activity Therapist* St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center
  • Steward Healthcare
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Job description St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center is a 127-bed facility located in the...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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*Activity Therapist* St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center
  • Steward Healthcare
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Job description St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center is a 127-bed facility located in the...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Activities Coordinator
  • WESTMINSTER VILLAGE INC
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Job Details Job Location Westminster Village - Scottsdale, AZ Description The Activities Coordinator is responsible for ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Goodyear (O'odham: Valin Thak) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is a suburb of Phoenix and at the 2010 census had a population of 65,275, the third fastest-growing city in Arizona between 1990 and 2000. The 2017 population estimate was 79,858. The city is home to the Goodyear Ballpark, where the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball hold spring training. In 2008, Goodyear won the All-America City Award, sponsored by the National Civic League. The city is named after the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The company cultivated extensive farmland...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$55,280 to $68,686
Goodyear, Arizona area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago

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