Recreational Therapist

Overview

As a Recreational Therapist , you will assess, plan, and implement personalized treatment programs designed to achieve the best possible outcomes for each patient. If you share this passion and enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team, we invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities

Provides a wide variety of recreational programs and services to patients in order that social, physical and cognitive functioning will be maximized and desirable quality of leisure time will be attained.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited college with emphasis on courses in recreation therapy or recreation.
• Some work experience required.

Special Skills & Abilities :

• Should be able to drive a van for transport of disabled patients.
• Involves treatment of patients who may be physically disabled, mentally or emotionally disturbed.
• Demonstrates competency as appropriate to the ages of patients served, in the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; a knowledge of growth and development; and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.

Licensure

• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist required.
• May require valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets insurance carrier requirements

Pay Range

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: