Certified Recreational Therapist

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph

Department: Adult Inpatient Units

Schedule: Day shift | PRN | Sunday - Thursday

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

Conduct patient assessments and establish recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals.

Evaluate each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions.

Coordinate therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups.

Provide the patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Therapist specializing in Recreation credentialed from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification preferred.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences:

Therapeutic Recreation Certification required

Benefits That Help You Thrive

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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