Recreation Therapist/UKHC

Working Title Recreation Therapist/UKHC - Good Samaritan Hospital Inpatient Units Department Name Department Name H6110:Acute Care Work Location Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 08 Salary Range Salary Range $19.00-30.09/hour Type of Position Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BS Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required License/Registration/Certification Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist Physical Requirements This position may require sitting, standing, and/or walking for an extended period. Shift Primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional nights and weekends per departmental needs. Job Summary A Recreation Therapist plans, implements, coordinates, and participates in the conducting of therapeutic recreational activities for client groups. Therapists conduct assessments, make treatment recommendations specific to the discipline and client needs, and communicate this information to appropriate team members. Therapists function as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team managing delegated aspects of clinical client issues. Patient responses and progress are communicated via rounds, written documentation, staff meetings and case conferences. The therapist is also responsible for ordering, storing, tracking, and resolving issues related recreation equipment. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have experience as a Recreation Therapist within a hospital. In addition, this candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist. Deadline to Apply Deadline to Apply 08/24/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist? Yes No * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have as a Recreation Therapist. None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 5 years More than 5 years Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Kentucky