Recreation Therapist Jobs

Job Title: Recreation Therapist - Company: Location: Waterbury, VT Description: We?re looking for the best and brightest healthcare professionals to join our team! Correct Care Solutions (CCS), leaders in providing healthcare services to correctional facilities nationwide, is experiencing rapid growth and currently seeking an Recreation Therapist for our Regional Office in Waterbury, Vermont. CCS has an unusual, yet remarkable background in the industry. We began as experts in corrections, health claims processing and hospital networking. Through consumer demand, we have grown into a progressive and customer-oriented leader within the correctional healthcare field. We have incorporated a team of skilled professionals unparalleled within the industry, and we continue to meet our customers? needs by relying on our vast experience in creating resolutions for the healthcare issues faced by organizations of all sizes. Because of our diversified background, we are capable of identifying needed services and finding "solutions" to your healthcare concerns. The Recreation Therapist will be responsible to provide activity therapy services to inmates in the facility in accordance with the policies and procedures of Correct Care Solutions, the policies and procedures of the Facility, and consistent with recognized standards of activity therapy. Activities will focus on the development, restoration, and performance of necessary daily living skills, compensation for dysfunctional behavior, minimization of debilitation in daily life tasks and/or provision of opportunity for recreation. Requirements: Associate or bachelor's degree in activity therapy, therapeutic recreation, or related field required. Experience in providing services to a mentally ill population and/or certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist preferred. Corrections experience a plus. Shift: Full-time, Days; Some travel to the facilities in Vermont required. Location: The Regional Office will be located in Waterbury, VT. In partnership with the Vermont DOC, we will have facilities in Springfield, Windsor, St. Johnsbury, South Burlington, Rutland and Newport, VT Competitive pay and benefits! Benefits packet includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more! For consideration, please submit your resume via email to the link above. For more information about our company and to see a complete listing of our opportunities, please visit www.correctcaresolutions.com. CCS is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST ASSISTANT Company: State of Louisiana Location: New Orleans, LA Description: Job Title: THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST ASSISTANT Agency: DHH-JJ Hainkel Rehab Center Opening Date: Fri. 10/30/09 Closing Date/Time: Fri. 11/06/09 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $9.49 - $19.96 hourly $1,645.00 - $3,460.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min:   Max: Job Type: Promotion-Department/Agency-wide Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Print Job Information | Apply Description Benefits Supplemental Questions Additional MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in an organized recreational program as a worker, teacher, instructor, counselor, or closely related position. SUBSTITUTIONS: College training which included at least six semester hours per year in recreation, recreation therapy, physical education, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, horticultural therapy or psychology may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.  Supplemental Information: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position online. Those wishing to submit a paper copy may fax their application to Register to View , email application to Register to View , or mail/drop off application to the address below. For further information about this vacancy contact:  Contact Name John J. Hainkel, Jr. Home and Rehabilitation Center/Human Resources 612 Henry Clay Ave New Orleans, LA 70118  Job Concepts: Function of Work: To assist professional therapeutic recreational specialist personnel in providing therapeutic recreational services to special populations. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: Close from a higher-level therapeutic recreational specialist. Supervision Exercised: Functional over therapy aides working in the therapeutic recreational services field. Location of Work: Department of Health and Hospitals; LSU Health Sciences Center, Acute Care Hospitals, Medical Schools; Department of Veterans Affairs; Department of Corrections. Job Distinctions: Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 by the absence of professional-level therapeutic recreation duties and responsibilities.  Examples of Work: Conducts a variety of therapeutic, recreational, leisure counseling or education, and leisure skill development activities under the supervision of therapeutic recreational specialists. Conducts group and individual classes and field trips. Observes and assesses patients' reactions to treatment and reports reactions to professional therapeutic recreational specialist. Maintains recreational equipment. Escorts clients to recreational activities. Supervises and assigns work to nonprofessional therapeutic recreation personnel. May be required to provide some diversionary recreation or creative arts activities and services from time to time or on a continuing basis, in addition to medically prescribed therapy activities.

Job Title: RECREATIONAL THERAPIST Company: ST. SIMONS BY THE SEA Location: Savannah, GA Description: St. Simons By The Sea is looking for a Recreational Therapist for our facility. Need someone to deliver quality recreational and expressive therapies to patients treatment . Need to have a four year college degree, a CTRS is preferred. If interested please send your resume to Register to View psysolutions.com.

Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - Rehab Without Walls - ReqCode 121804 Company: Gentiva Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: The homecare industry is revolutionizing healthcare in America. And Rehab Without Walls®, a Gentiva company is leading that revolution with exceptional clinical care, innovative solutions and uncompromising service. Gentiva offers an employment package that includes education and training, comprehensive benefits and a positive work environment. Since 1991, Rehab Without Walls® has provided a compelling alternative to rehabilitation in the traditional institutional setting: Cost effective rehabilitation with long-lasting, functional outcomes in the home, school, workplace and community -- wherever life happens. Rediscover your career as a barrier-free clinician! As a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with Rehab Without Walls®, you will: *Plan, organize and coordinate recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education. Interview persons served to assess capabilities, interests, and barriers. Monitor progress and recommend changes and modifications to program as required. *Consult with physicians and other members of the rehabilitation team regarding therapeutic recreation goals for program referrals. Coordinate activities with staff/rehabilitation team and participate in care planning meetings. *Communicate with community service organizations to develop resources for recreational programs. Act as a liaison to outside community recreation/leisure agencies. *Design community reintegration activities to assist persons receiving services with physical and cognitive needs during physical recreational/leisure activity. Assist persons receiving services in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them. *Provide training to persons receiving services and, as appropriate, all others involved in their rehabilitation. Analyze and document the result of any training. *Perform a thorough evaluation, assessing the needs of the persons receiving services, and set measurable objectives that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team. Adjust treatment to achieve maximum results. Qualifications *Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy or the equivalent *Professional therapy license and/or certification as required by the state of practice *A minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience *Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques *Knowledge of therapeutic recreation program design *Ability to obtain CTRS certification within one year of employment *Physical ability to perform job related duties which may require lifting, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling with or without reasonable accommodation *Reliable transportation *Ability to function with minimumal supervision *Good organizational and communication skills expect more from Rehab Without Walls® We give you everything you need to make the most of your career, including skilled, collaborative associates; a team-oriented approach and the resources of a national company. When you work for a Gentiva company, you can expect more: more opportunities, more challenges, more rewards. That's why Gentiva is the employer of choice for some of the most experienced and talented people in the healthcare industry. *Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.866.RWW.HIRE. To apply, please go to: www.gentiva.com/jobs.RJC:1066

Job Title: Therapeutic Recreational Therapist - Part-Time Position Company: University Specialty Hospital Location: Baltimore, MD Description: University Specialty HospitalStaff Therapeutic Recreational Therapist - Part-Time Position (20 Hrs/Week) University Specialty Hospital, a part of the University of Maryland Medical System, serves a unique group of patients who require some of the most complex, interdisciplinary medical care available. Located in the heart of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, we serve a unique patient population that requires some of the most complex interdisciplinary medical care available, from coma emergence to traumatic brain injury to pulmonary recovery. For consideration, please email your resume with CV to: Click here to apply or fax to: Register to View . For more information, visit our website at http://www.specialtyhospital.org/. EOE Rec Therapist, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy RJG-2007

Job Title: Recreation Therapist - New Reflections - PT Days Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Chattanooga, TN Description: The Recreation Therapist Assesses and plans for the therapeutic needs of the adult patient.

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: Psychiatric Solutions Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Description: Ready to make a DIFFERENCE? As a leader in the rehabilitation, treatment and education for at-risk, troubled and special needs youths, we provide programs and services that enable successful reintegration into the community. It's work with real purpose; it's where YOU make the difference! The Recreational Therapist will be responsible for implementing therapeutic recreational programs for children and adolescents. The goal of the programs will be to enable the youth to assimilate into positive social/leisure activities in the community as well as to teach the value of a healthy, appropriate life styles. The successful candidate must be able to plan activities for youth that have a wide range of fine motor skills, must have experience in conducting activity/recreational assessments as well as designing physical fitness programs for children. Skills that will motivate and inspire youth to participate in planned recreation sedentary and physical activities is essential; mentoring and role-modeling skills for troubled youth are also required. Excellent skills in planning, organization, creativity, documentation and communication is also necessary. A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Sports Science and/or Physical Education is preferred. CPR and Lifeguard Certification is a plus. This position requires weekend work. As one of our valued team members, you’ll enjoy competitive compensation and excellent benefits including medical/dental/life; 401(k); voluntary supplemental benefits, employee assistance program, dependent care spending account, paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays. For consideration, please apply on line

Job Title: Music Teacher/Music Therapist wanted for growing Studio - Company: Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: Growing studio in Surprise, AZ looking for music teachers and board-certified music therapists to provide the following services: group music classes private lessons (especially violin & voice) preschool music classes music therapy and adaptive music recreation music degree and/or experience preferred, training provided. Serious inquiries only! Email resume and references to Register to View or call Register to View . www.musicalsurprise.com

Job Title: Recreation Therapist Company: Concordia Care Location: Cleveland, OH Description: Concordia Care, is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE site), whose mission is to provide an alternative to nursing home placement by enabling seniors to remain in the community. RECREATION THERAPIST We are seeking a qualified candidate who will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient implementation of participant therapeutic recreational activities for the organization with a focus on maintenance and restoration through the use of drama, nature study, social activities and arts/crafts developed to effect improvement in the well being of prorgram participants.  Incumbent will serve as an active member of the Interdisciplinary team and maintain an active caseload. Job Summary:   1. Develops and implements a coordinated, multi-faceted recreational therapy program for frail older adults including those with dementia, vision/hearing and/or physical impairments, or mental illness. 2. Ensures the implementation of participant activities by: a) supervising an ongoing program of individual and group participant activities which are appropriate to the needs of each participant b) supervising the development of an individual activities plan for each participant to include reviewing the plan and goal and recording progress notes as needed c) assessing individual participants for plan of care goals and objectives and formal reassessment and evaluation of the plan on a semi-annual and annual basis, or more often as necessary. 3.  Performs evaluation of participants by obtaining all pertinent information including psychosocial and medical history from chart, appropriate staff, and participant/family interview. 4.  Matches participant's leisure and/or social recreational interests with appropriate group and/or individual therapy. 5.  Attends and participates in meetings as an active interdisciplinary member of the team. 6.  Develops and incorporates participant and family education into therapy programs. 7. Actively participates in appropriate discipline-specific or interdisciplinary performance improvement activities through data collection, data analysis, and program improvement, among other functions. 8.  Ensures compliance with individual, team, and/or discipline-specific financial and productivity target measures. 9. Contributes to participant safety by providing a safe environment for participants, reporting safety concerns and participating in quality improvement initiatives 10. Ensures compliance with the PACE regulations, industry standards and Concordia Care policies. 11.  Supervises assigned personnel by a) providing guidance, assistance and training as necessary, b) overseeing scheduling and coverage of staffing and c) making recommendations regarding employment, performance appraisal, salary changes, promotions, transfers and terminations.  Interviews, hires, trains and ...df-lj

Job Title: Recreational Therapist - Certified Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Largo, FL Description: POSITION SUMMARY:The Recreational Therapist provides treatment services and recreational activities for individuals and groups receiving programming within the Behavioral Health treatment arenas. The Recreational Therapist will use a variety of techniques (ie, art, crafts, dance, movement etc.) to assist Behavioral Health patients in better understanding and dealing with their unique/individualized mental health needs. In addition, Recreational therapists will assist Behavioral Health patients integrate into the community by teaching them how to use community resources and recreational activities.