Recreational Therapist

  • Select Medical Corporation
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Full Time
Overview

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

*A partnership with Select Medical

Position: Recreational Therapist

Location: New Orleans, LA

Schedule: Full-time

Pay Rate: $23.77 to $32.00 per hour

Responsibilities

Job Duties

Plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization, hospital and the profession. Responsible for provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload. Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital wide leisure, social and divergent programs. Serves as an educator to patients on community resources.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.

  • Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Additional Data

Our intense focus on high-quality results creates a challenging, fast-paced and extremely rewarding environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to meet your healthcare needs.

Other benefits of the Recreational Therapist position include:

  • Excellent Orientation Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Extended Illness Days (EID)
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Personal and Family Medical Leave
  • A network of over 40,000 employees with huge growth and relocation opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job ID: 487405626
Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025

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