Impactful Recreational Therapist | Patient Rehab Growth

State of Michigan; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS seeks a Recreational Therapist to develop and deliver habilitative programs using therapeutic activities to promote functional skills and social engagement. The role emphasizes patient participation in leisure activities and a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy and progression through Therapist 9/10/P11 levels with increasing experience. Training occurs at SMPH/WRPH locations as noted in postings.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy.
• One year of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 9.
• Two years of professional experience providing recreational therapy services equivalent to a Recreational Therapist, including one year equivalent to a Recreational Therapist 10.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitative and rehabilitative programming using Recreational Therapy to promote functional skills and activities.
• Assess patient needs and promote active participation in leisure activities to develop skills and social interactions.

Skills

Recreational therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy

Job description

MDHHS seeks a Recreational Therapist to develop and deliver habilitative programs using therapeutic activities to promote functional skills and social engagement. The role emphasizes patient participation in leisure activities and a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy and progression through Therapist 9/10/P11 levels with increasing experience. Training occurs at SMPH/WRPH locations as noted in postings.