Certified Recreation Therapist - Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Savannah (GA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Prescription

401(k) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Nursing education tuition support

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits Guest Website

Résumé du poste

Coastal Harbor Health System in Savannah, GA is seeking a Recreation Therapist to design and lead engaging recreation programs and develop treatment plans to support patient well-being.

You will assess leisure needs, collaborate with Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, and Therapy to align services with treatment goals, and participate in treatment meetings. This role provides a meaningful opportunity to impact patients and grow within the UHS family.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Design and lead a well-rounded recreation therapy program including fitness, creative arts, outdoor activities, and special events; build engaging weekly schedules that encourage participation and progress.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, and Therapy to ensure recreation services are coordinated and aligned with overall treatment goals.
• Participate in treatment meetings and therapeutic groups, contributing to care planning while building partnerships with community agencies.

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Description du poste

Responsibilities

Recreation Therapist Opportunity

Coastal Harbor Health System is a leading provider of specialized behavioral healthcare, offering a comprehensive continuum of care for patients across the lifespan. Our campus includes a 145-bed hospital dedicated to children and adolescents, delivering both short- and long-term inpatient services, as well as a 50-bed inpatient facility for adults ages 18 and older. Together, these programs create a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where clinicians can make a meaningful impact every day.

We are driven by a shared mission: to provide compassionate, high-quality care to individuals when they need it most. Our reach extends far beyond the local community, serving patients from across the country who trust us for our expertise, dedication, and patient-centered approach.

Located in the heart of beautiful, historic Savannah, Georgia, our hospitals offer a peaceful, private setting that promotes healing and focus. The serene surroundings not only benefit our patients but also provide an exceptional work environment—where professionals can thrive, collaborate, and grow while making a difference in the lives of others.

Visit the site virtually: coastalharbor.com

As a Recreation Therapist, you’ll design and lead purposeful recreation programs tailored to individual interests, assess leisure needs, and develop treatment plans with clear goals and interventions that support overall well-being and progress.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and lead a well-rounded recreation therapy program including fitness, creative arts, outdoor activities, and special events; build engaging weekly schedules that encourage participation and progress


• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, and Therapy to ensure recreation services are coordinated and aligned with overall treatment goals


• Participate in treatment meetings and therapeutic groups, contributing to care planning while building strong partnerships with community agencies to expand patient opportunities

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• 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


• Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!


• Pet Insurance


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred


• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required


• Experience in inpatient setting preferred

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