Recreation Therapist/UKHC

UK HealthCare; United States; Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a Recreation Therapist for UKHC inpatient units. The role requires a BS and CTRT certification with hospital experience preferred. Typical schedule is 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional nights/weekends as needed.

The therapist will plan and implement therapeutic activities, assess needs, and communicate progress to the multidisciplinary team. Must be able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods and use recreation equipment.

Qualifikationen

• BS degree required.
• CTRT certification required.
• Experience as a Recreation Therapist in a hospital preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plan, implement, and coordinate therapeutic recreational activities.
• Assess client needs and make treatment recommendations.
• Document progress and communicate with the treatment team.
• Order, store, track, and resolve issues related to recreation equipment.

Kenntnisse

Hospital recreation therapy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ausbildung

BS

Jobbeschreibung

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

11/09/2026

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.