Recreational Therapist jobs in Saginaw, MI

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 9-P11 Caro
  • State of Michigan
  • Caro, MI FULL_TIME
  • The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.    

    Participate in planning, coordinating, and directing the implementation of therapeutic groups and/or individual treatment as defined in each patients Person Center Plan of Service.  Conduct Recreation Therapy assessments, identify treatment goals/interventions, administer treatment, and document patient response to treatment and progress related to activity therapy goals for each patient assigned to the case load.   Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team for assigned unit(s) and perform fully the scope of duties of a Treatment Coordinator as assigned.

    Click here to view Position Description & here to view Job Specifications 

    To be considered for this position you must:
    • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
    • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
    • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
    • Attach a cover letter.
    • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

    Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions 
       

    Education
    Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy.

    Experience

    Recreational Therapist 9
    No specific type or amount is required.

    Recreational Therapist 10
    One year of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 9.

    Recreational Therapist P11
    Two years of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist, including one year equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 10.

    Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

    This position is located at 2040 Chambers Rd., Caro, MI  48723

    Any questions can be directed to 989-672-9332

    As a Condition of Employment:  this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.

    The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. 
     

    The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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Recreational / Activity Therapist - Long Term Care
  • MyMichigan Health
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI PART_TIME
  • Summary The Recreational Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation of resident needs based on discussions with the resident, family, collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and medi...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Recreational Services Assistant
  • Omnia Healthcare Group
  • Rose, MI FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY: Prescribes and adheres to the Viilla At Rose City in all personal and professional interactions while on duty in and around the facility. Recreational Services Asst demonstrates grea...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Recreational Services Assistant
  • Villa at Rose City
  • Rose, MI FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY: Prescribes and adheres to the Viilla At Rose City in all personal and professional interactions while on duty in and around the facility. Recreational Services Asst demonstrates grea...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Recreational Services Assistant
  • Omnia Healthcare Group
  • Petoskey, MI FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY: Prescribes and adheres to the Villa at The Bay in all personal and professional interactions while on duty in and around the facility. Recreational Services Asst demonstrates great c...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
  • Showtime Gymnastics
  • Saginaw, MI PART_TIME
  • Job Summary:We are seeking skilled and enthusiastic Gymnastics Coaches to join our Showtime Gymnastics team. As a Gymnastics Coach, you will be responsible for instructing and guiding gymnasts of all ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,988 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Saginaw, MI
  • Next Move Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan. Job Descri...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,167 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Saginaw, MI
  • Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,344 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Saginaw, MI
  • Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan. Job Description & Re...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,952 per week
  • Adventist Health
  • Saginaw, MI
  • RNnetwork is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan. Job Descriptio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,786 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Saginaw, MI
  • Trustaff is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan. Job Description & Require...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,882 per week
  • Adventist Health
  • Saginaw, MI
  • Host Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Saginaw, Michigan. Job Description & ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Neonatologist
  • Pediatrix
  • Saginaw, MI
  • GREAT LAKES, BAY REGION Excellent opportunity for a full-time neonatologist to join a practice that emphasizes a team ap...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Para Educator - Special Education (EKLC, MCIC, ECPS, Transition Center)
  • Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium
  • Flint, MI
  • Position Type: Para-Educator/Para-Educator Date Posted: 12/13/2023 Location: Genesee Intermediate School District Closin...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Saginaw (/ˈsæɡɪnɔː/) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw and Saginaw County are both located in the area known as Mid-Michigan or Central Michigan. The city of Saginaw is located adjacent to Saginaw Charter Township and is considered part of the Tri-City area, along with neighboring Bay City and Midland. The Saginaw County MSA had a population of 196,542 in 2013. The city is also the largest municipality within the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City Metropolitan Area. The city of Saginaw was a thriving lumber town in the 19th century and an i...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$52,774 to $65,565
Saginaw, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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