Recreation Therapist Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Company: The Pavilion Location: Champaign, IL Description: To provide clinical expertise in the areas of recreation and leisure in order to facilitate the development, maintenance and expression of appropriate leisure lifestyles for the patients served.   Requirements Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Therapeutic Recreation required, Master's degree preferred.  Current certification at the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist level as determined by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification required. Experience: 1-2 years experience in working with patients/clients with psychosocial needs.

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: HCR Manor Care Location: Kankakee, IL Description: HCR ManorCare provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy. The Recreational Therapist is responsible to plan, organize, and implement comprehensive leisure services designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interests and to maintain and improve functional levels of patients; Involves the patient in recreational and leisure activities appropriate for age, disability, and environment; Group activities and re-socialization are the major focus in both the sub acute and community setting. In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.

Job Title: Music Therapist - Home Health and Hospice Company: HCR Manor Care Location: Frankfort, IL Description: Encriching Life is What We Strive To Do!Heartland Hospice of Frankfort, IL. has an exciting opportunity for a 20hr per week Music Therapist!Demonstrate problem solving and decision making abilities.Knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology of alternative therapy appropriate for terminally ill clients.Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.Demonstrated ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team. Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the client and family.In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.For immediate consideration:Apply on-line: www.hcr-manorcare.comFax: Register to View Email: Register to View -manorcare.com

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Job Company: HCR ManorCare Location: Chicago, IL Description: HCR ManorCare provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy.The Recreational Therapist is responsible to plan, organize, and implement comprehensive leisure services designed to meet the social, spiritual,intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interests and to maintain and improve functional levels of patients; Involves the patient in recreational and leisure activities appropriate for age, disability, and environment; Group activities and re-socialization are the major focus in both the sub acute and community setting.In return for your expertise, you'll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.EducationCertified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by a recognized accrediting body.406 - MCHS (Kankakee), Kankakee, IL