Recreation Therapist/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky HealthCare is seeking a Recreation Therapist for Good Samaritan Hospital Inpatient Units in Lexington, KY. The role involves planning and conducting therapeutic recreational activities, assessing client needs, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to support patient progress.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS and be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist, with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm schedule and occasional nights/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience as a Recreation Therapist within a hospital.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate and participate in therapeutic recreational activities for client groups.
• Conduct assessments and communicate treatment recommendations to the team.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and manage recreation equipment and related issues.

Skills

Recreation Therapist experience in a医院

Strong communication skills

Education

BS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Recreation Therapist/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE54824

Working Title

Recreation Therapist/UKHC - Good Samaritan Hospital Inpatient Units

Department Name

H6110:Acute Care

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

08

Salary Range

$19.00-30.09/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

Physical Requirements

This position may require sitting, standing, and/or walking for an extended period.

Shift

Primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional nights and weekends per departmental needs.

Job Summary

A Recreation Therapist plans, implements, coordinates, and participates in the conducting of therapeutic recreational activities for client groups. Therapists conduct assessments, make treatment recommendations specific to the discipline and client needs, and communicate this information to appropriate team members. Therapists function as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team managing delegated aspects of clinical client issues. Patient responses and progress are communicated via rounds, written documentation, staff meetings and case conferences. The therapist is also responsible for ordering, storing, tracking, and resolving issues related recreation equipment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Recreation Therapist within a hospital. In addition, this candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist.

Deadline to Apply

11/02/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.