Certified Recreation Therapist

Coastal Harbor Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Coastal Harbor Health System is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join their team in Savannah, GA. This role will involve planning and leading recreation therapy programs for patients of all ages, supporting their recovery and well-being. Successful candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree and CTRS certification, with prior inpatient experience preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required.
• Experience in inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead recreation therapy treatment programs.
• Collaborate with medical and therapeutic staff to ensure integrated care.
• Conduct assessments to develop treatment plans addressing leisure needs.

Skills

Recreation therapy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Job description

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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 [e-mail].

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required
• Experience in inpatient setting preferred

EEO Statement

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