Certified Recreation Therapist

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Coastal Harbor Health System Market Recruiter for Coastal Harbor Health System, Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, and St Simons By-the-Sea Hospital Certified Recreation Therapist Opportunity Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country. Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment. The Recreation Therapist assists with direct client care by planning, organizing, and leading recreation programs. The Recreation Therapist assesses client leisure needs and develops behavioral treatment plans, goals, and interventions. Job Duties/Responsibilities Establish, initiate, organize, and conduct the recreation therapy treatment program including leisure education, aerobics, creative expression, outdoor education, community reintegration, and special events such as birthdays, holidays, and graduation parties; develop a weekly schedule of planned client activities Work with administrative and other professional personnel such as those engaged in medicine, social work, nursing, psychology, and therapy to ensure that recreation is well-balanced, coordinated, and integrated with special services Attend and participate in treatment team meetings and selected therapeutic groups when program schedule permits; establish relationships with all community agencies providing recreation therapy services Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. If you would like to learn more about the Recreation Therapist position before applying, please contact Amanda Stima, Human Resources Director, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required Experience in inpatient setting preferred EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 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