Activity Recreational Therapist

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Well-being support services

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Additional family building benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is looking for a Recreational Therapist/Activity Therapist in Jacksonville, FL. This role involves providing clinical expertise and ensuring patients receive high-quality care through activity assessments and therapeutic activities.

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and preferably have experience in a psychiatric setting. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or related field.
• Certification, registration, and/or license in the designated degree field.
• 1–2 years of experience in therapeutic activities within a psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities for patients as per the program group schedule.
• Attend treatment team meetings and progress reviews.
• Conduct individual activity assessments for each patient.
• Provide written summaries of assessments and treatment progress.
• Conduct individual, group, and family sessions as needed.
• Facilitate support groups as indicated in medical records.
• Connect with community resources for patient care continuity.
• Educate patients and families about the inpatient unit.
• Provide support and resources before, during, and after treatment.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Group Facilitation

Patient Assessment

Community Resource Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Recreational Therapist/Activity Therapist for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. Serving an important role in the care team, the Recreational/Activity Therapist will complete activity assessments, organize therapeutic activities and track patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities for patients admitted to the program and follow the program group schedule, including set holiday activities on provided dates.
• Attend set treatment team meetings and progress reviews, evidenced by signature on treatment planning update forms.
• Conduct individual activity assessments on each patient within given timeframes.
• Provide a written summary of initial assessment, evaluation, treatment and progress, as evidenced by initial assessment forms completed in the medical record and documentation in the progress notes.
• Conduct individual, group, and family sessions for patients as indicated in the patient treatment plan.
• Facilitate identified support groups to meet the needs of patients or families as indicated by the medical record.
• Make necessary contacts with community resources to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Provide education and information about the inpatient unit to patients and families.
• Provide resources and support for patients before, during and after treatment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or a related field.
• Must possess appropriate certification, registration, and/or license in the designated degree field per national and state practice requirements.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Credential (CTRS) is highly preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in therapeutic activities within a psychiatric setting is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.