Recreation Therapist Jobs

Job Title: Recreational Therapist CTRS Company: Homewood Residence Castle Hills Location: San Antonio, TX Description: Plans, supervises, and monitors dementia programs to meet the specific needs of each and all residents. Ensures residents' lives are maintained to the extent possible by providing activities and contact with the community. Provides direct supervision of care giving within the community. Ensures residents are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence.

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: Location: Evanston, IL Description: Join NorthShore University HealthSystem, the only Illinois hospital named a 15 Top Major Teaching Hospital and one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals 12 times. Located in the northern Chicago suburbs along the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, our entities include: Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Highland Park Hospital, Research Institute, Home & Hospice Services and Medical Group. We are currently seeking a Resource Recreational Therapist for our PM&R department. This position is located in Evanston, convenient to METRA & CTA transportation. In this role, you will:  *Maintain therapeutic recreation activity area, equipment and supply inventory as needed. *Supervise therapeutic recreation students and volunteers under the direction of the Student Clinical Coordinator. *Confer with other staff therapists, physicians and other related personnel regarding patient progress. *Prepare and maintain patient records including assessments, care plans, progress notes and discharge summaries. Requirements Our ideal candidate will have:  *Graudate of a school of Therapeutic Recreation with possession of a bachelor or master degree from an accredited college or university. *Strongly prefer certified and/or registered by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (NCTRS). *Current CPR certification. *Minimum one year experience in unit specific area preferred. *Excellent communication and customer service skills.    We strongly believe that our reputation as a premier integrated delivery system of care depends upon those who invest their careers with us. For our mission-to preserve and improve human life-a work environment that retains happy, satisfied employees is essential. To find out more about life at NorthShore University HealthSystem or to apply for this position, please visist our Careers Web site at www.northshore.org/careers. Job code 24650. AA/EOE *Thomson Healthcare®

Job Title: Activities Coordinator/Recreational Therapist (COTA) Company: Columbia River Mental Health S Location: Vancouver, WA Description: PURPOSE:  Provides occupational therapy services to residents by assisting in the treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides occupational therapy and recreational services to residents.  Conduct both individual and group treatments as outlined in the treatment plan or    the milieu program.Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the treatment program of the guest.Adheres to Columbia River Mental Health Services procedures regarding documentation of services.Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Associates of Arts degree specializing in Occupational Therapy, plus successful completion of the National Certification of O.T.A. and Washington state licensure are required.  Must be certified in CPR and First Aid.  Two to four years of hands on experience preferably working in a hospital setting and with the chronically and acutely mentally ill population is required.  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT1.                  Satisfactory findings on a criminal background search.2.                  TB test required within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment.3.                  Maintain current Washington State licensure and National O.T.A. Certification.  APPLICATION PROCESSSubmit a cover letter with salary requirements & resume to: Columbia River Mental Health Services, Attn.: HR, PO Box 1337, Vancouver, WA  98666 FAX:  Register to View Email:  Register to View

Job Title: Recreation Therapist Company: Unity Health System Location: Rochester, NY Description: Preferred Education - Master’s degree in Recreation Therapy.   Preferred Experience - Three years in addiction counseling. - Five years in recreation therapy.   Required Certification/Licensure - Certified Recreation Therapist. - Valid driver’s license.     CTRS Certification Preferred Requirements PT 32 Hours Per Week Day and Evening Shifts       Provides services to patients and families experiencing addiction.  Develops and implements a broad array of recreation therapy opportunities. A - Providing motivational approach to individual and group sessions, including recreation therapy. B - Documenting objectively and comprehensively. C - Providing assessment of patients recreational interests and skills while encouraging patient willingness to expand options and participate in new activities. D - Communicating with patient, treatment team and others. E - Planning recreation/activity groups and taking responsibility for providing daily activity schedule. F - Providing education to patients and staff about recreation therapy and leisure activities especially how they can impact addiction. G - Promoting the importance of lifestyle, especially exercise, as it relates to wellness. H - Utilizing personal supervision and ongoing education towards continuous professional growth. I - Developing and maintaining computer skills.

Job Title: Recreation Therapist Company: Hope Network Location: Kalamazoo, MI Description: Summary of Responsibilities: To provide both residential and outpatient consumers the opportunity to acquire the necessary physical, cognitive and social skills to enable them to pursue a meaningful and satisfying leisure lifestyle post injury through recreational activity. Also responsible for program development to meet the needs of the consumers served. Essential Requirements: 1.Demonstrates ability to communicate in both verbal and written formats to meet the position responsibilities. 2.BA/BS degree in Therapeutic Recreation. 3.Certification through NCTRC. 4.Demonstrates good interpersonal skills. 5.Valid Michigan driver’s license with acceptable driving record according to the Hope Network Rehabilitation Services Policies. Some short distance travel required. 6.Ability to load/unload consumers who use a wheelchair in and out of a van with a wheelchair lift. 7.Ability to lift 50+ pounds. 8.Ability to articulate and actively support the mission of the corporation to various audiences. Requirements Please refer to the Job Description for the qualifications.

Job Title: Music Therapist -Board Certified - Company: Location: modesto, CA Description: Hospice Team seeks Music Therapist Board Certified to join growing caring Hospice Team. Register to View Location: Modesto, Ca Compensation: tba This is a part-time job. OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Job Title: RECREATIONAL, MUSIC THERAPIST Company: THERAPEUTIC SEVICES OF THE S Location: Houston, TX Description: Rec. therapist, W Hou/ Katy area, Music thera pist, Hou/Metro area, e-mail res. Register to View flash.net or Register to View

Job Title: RECREATIONAL THERAPIST - CSR Company: CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care Location: San Antonio, TX Description: Whether your skills lie in patient care or administration and you prefer to work in not-for-profit health care, CHRISTUS Health facilities may have a career opportunity for you. CHRISTUS Health and our facilities are committed to being an equal opportunity employer as part of our on-going mission. It is the policy of CHRISTUS Health not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, orientation, disability, age or national origin. Division: CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center Work Schedule: 8am-430pm Mon-Friday Average Hours Per Week: 40 Travel Involved: 31-40% Job Type: Full Time Relocation package offered: Category: Allied Health Job Description: Provides Recreational Therapy Services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation with follow-up and discharge planning. In addition assists with recreational program development and Continuous Quality Improvement activities CHRISTUS Health is committed to providing meaningful benefits for you and your family and to sharing with you the prosperity you help create. We support our health care teams with competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package.

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: Location: Coldwater, MI Description: RECREATIONAL THERAPIST Full time certified Recreational Therapist, working with brain and spinal cord injury, competitive wages and benefits. Inquiries and resumes may be addressed to Kerri Adams, Program Director, C.H.R.C. Inc., P.O. Box 740, Coldwater, MI 49036. Ph. Register to View ext. 216. Source - Lansing State Journal - Lansing, MI Requirements Please refer to the Job Description to view the requirements for this job

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: Greene Memorial Hospital Location: Dayton, OH Description: Recreational Therapist - Full-time opportunity at Greene Memorial!It's great at Greene! Greene Memorial is a community-based hospital located in Xenia, OH - just 15 minutes east of Dayton. We currently have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Recreational Therapist. Position Requirements: Certification for Therapeutic Recreation Specialist required. Current CPR certification required. Experience working with Mental Health patients strongly preferred Summary of Duties: Responsible for providing individual and group recreational therapy activities and therapeutic groups for patients on the mental health unit based upon the patient’s treatment plan. Participates as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Interested candidates may inquire online at www.greenehealth.org or send an e-mail to Register to View Greene Memorial Hospital 1141 N. Monroe Drive Xenia, Ohio 45385 Fax: Register to View Phone: Register to View