Recreation Therapist

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking an Activity Therapist to conduct a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to support rehabilitation for patients with physical and mental health needs.

You will lead patients in activities such as games, social events, sports, or music to foster sociability, creative expression, and learning skills for recovery during hospitalization and after discharge in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.
• CTRS or RTR certification preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled.
• Directs patient participation in activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability and expression.
• Creates an environment that allows patients to explore their potential, cultivate morale and minimize distress of illness.

Skills

CTRS certification

RTR certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore their own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.
• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered Therapeutic Recreator (RTR) preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $21.43 to $31.05. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf