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)
Our team has many opportunities to be creative, inspiring, energetic, while working with our residents. It is a fun and rewarding job. Come join our team and help make our residents make the most of their stay with our facility.
Hours vary: 9am-5pm, 12pm-8pm, 4pm-8pm, 2pm-8pm and every other weekend approx 9am-5pm.
Join our team-you'll be glad you did!
Any additional questions, please contact HR at 570-538-2561
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