Recreation Therapist

Founded in 1926 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award winning heart center the colorectal surgery institute a gastrointestinal program and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit for more information.

All employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective manner. The Recreational Therapist is responsible for displaying good skills in recreational assessment treatment planning group and individual therapy. Additionally he/she is responsible for functioning well as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

• 1 year experience in Mental health in an acute hospital setting.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related field.
• BLS certification required.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• Good overall interpersonal skills ability to work productively and effectively ability to function well as a member of an interdisciplinary team ability to represent the program well in interaction both inside and outside the hospital.
• Experience with EMR.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish or Armenianpreferred.