Recreational Therapist jobs in Salina, KS

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 / Occupational Therapy / Kansas / Occupational Therapist (Pool) Job
  • Therapist Jobs
  • Park, KS FULL_TIME
  • More one-on-one time
    More success for patients and professionals

    BE THE CONNECTION.

    In your role as an occupational therapist (OT), you ll be the connection between the additional one-on-one time we enjoy with each patient and the progress they make.

    Following them throughout their stay, you ll work with the latest technologies and experience unprecedented growth opportunities within your chosen field.

    Get to know your patients and help them reach their goals, while pursuing some of your own as part of national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

    What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different and Better:

    Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients lives each day.

    Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions.

    As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

    Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live.

    We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care.

    At Encompass Health, you ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying:
    A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding.

    Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)
    (HOSPITAL/FACILITY NAME)

    (CITY/STATE)
    (SHIFT INFORMATION)

    (BONUS INFORMATION, IF APPLICABLE)

    Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis.

    Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:

    Effectively delegate tasks and supervise occupational therapist assistants and technicians.

    Provide occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines.

    Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met.

    Credentials:

    Current state licensure or certification on or before first day of employment required.

    CPR certification preferred, unless otherwise required by hospital policy.

    Successful completion of a degree from an accredited therapy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S.-accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency preferred.

    Effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers required.

    Demonstrated competency in occupational therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.

    Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:

    Benefits that begin when you do.

    Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.

    Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.

    Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.

    Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.

    Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

    About Us:

    Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico.

    Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values:

    We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.

    Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.

    To learn more about us, please visit us online at

    Connect with us:

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    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Address: 5701 W. 110th Street, Overland Park 66211

    Shift: Day Job

    Schedule: PRN / Pool / As Needed

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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
  • Salina Family YMCA
  • Salina, KS FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Gymnastics Coordinator, the Recreation Gymnastics Coach is responsible for the safe instruction of the gymnastics program. The Gymnastics Coach will provi...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • COMPASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
  • Ulysses, KS OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Compass BH Ulysses Outpatient Building - Ulysses, KS Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Masters Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year Jo...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • TFI Family Services, Inc.
  • Independence, KS FULL_TIME
  • Description ****Average salary is $53,539.20 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)**** ****Do you like working with children and families? Do you want the ability t...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • JobRapido
  • windom, KS FULL_TIME
  • Description ****Average salary is $55,000.00 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)**** Do you like working with children and families? Are you interested in buildin...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • JobRapido
  • gorham, KS FULL_TIME
  • Description ****Average salary is $55,000.00 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)**** Do you like working with children and families? Are you interested in buildin...
  • 8 Days Ago

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REGISTERED NURSE
  • Salina Regional Health Center
  • Salina, KS
  • POSITION SUMMARY Position Summary: Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients utilizing the nursing proces...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN/LPN
  • Legacy at Salina
  • Salina, KS
  • What You Can Expect: Our RNs|LPNs|LVNs love Legacy at Salina for the meaningful, rewarding work and the excellent team e...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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$1,000 Sign on Bonus Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Day Shift
  • Recover-Care Healthcare
  • Salina, KS
  • Certified Nursing Assistant CNA $1,000 Sign-On Bonus We are looking for the best Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs) to p...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CNA- Night Shift
  • Recover-Care Healthcare
  • Salina, KS
  • Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Description content: We are looking for the best Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs) to p...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Physical Therapist - $1,558-1,795 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Salina, KS
  • AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in SALINA, Kansas. Job Description & Requi...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health
  • Healthpro Heritage, LLC
  • Salina, KS
  • Overview: HealthPro Heritage at Home is currently seeking to add a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA for home...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Nursing $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
  • Smoky Hill Health And Rehabilitation
  • Salina, KS
  • Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation Director of Nursing $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS Salina , Kansas Apply Now This job was pos...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dentist
  • Delta Companies
  • Salina, KS
  • COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Dentist (DDS) Salary position- $210,000-$240,000 18 Days PTO + 10 Paid Holidays $50,000 for St...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salina is located at 38°50′25″N 97°36′41″W / 38.84028°N 97.61139°W / 38.84028; -97.61139 (38.8402805, -97.6114237) at an elevation of 1,224 feet (373 m). Located in north-central Kansas at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Interstate 135, it is 81 miles (130 km) north of Wichita, Kansas, 164 miles (264 km) west of Kansas City, Missouri, and 401 miles (645 km) east of Denver, Colorado. Salina lies in the Smoky Hills region of the Great Plains approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) west-southwest of the confluence of the Saline and Smoky Hill Rivers. The Smoky Hill River runs north then northeast...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$52,015 to $64,629
Salina, Kansas area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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