Certified Recreational Therapist PRN

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 100% match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Florida is seeking a Recreational Activity Therapist PRN to deliver therapeutic activities and support to patients in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and ideally have certification in therapeutic recreation. Responsibilities include assessing patients, facilitating support groups, and coordinating community resources. This part-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible spending accounts and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or a related field.
• Appropriate certification, registration, or license in the designated field per national and state practice requirements.
• 1–2 years of therapeutic activity experience in a psychiatric or acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and design therapeutic activities.
• Facilitate support groups and track patient progress.
• Educate patients and families about the inpatient unit.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Patient Education

Group Facilitation

Community Resource Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Tools

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Credential (CTRS)

Job description

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We are seeking a Recreational Therapist/Activity Therapist to provide clinical expertise and deliver recreational therapy to patients in our acute care setting. The role is a PRN (Part‑time) position.

Job Summary

As a Recreational Therapist/Activity Therapist, you will assess patients, design and implement individual and group therapeutic activities, facilitate support groups, and track progress in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. You will also provide patient and family education and coordinate community resources as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities for patients admitted to the program, following the group schedule and delivering holiday activities on assigned dates.
• Attend treatment team meetings and document progress in treatment planning updates.
• Conduct individual activity assessments for each patient within given timeframes.
• Write summaries of initial assessment, evaluation, treatment, and progress in the medical record.
• Deliver individual, group, and family sessions as indicated by the patient treatment plan.
• Facilitate support groups to address patient/family needs.
• Contact community resources to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families about the inpatient unit and provide ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or a related field.
• Appropriate certification, registration, or license in the designated field per national and state practice requirements.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Credential (CTRS) highly preferred.
• 1–2 years of therapeutic activity experience in a psychiatric or acute care setting preferred.

Benefits

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital offers a comprehensive rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more, as well as:

• Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance.
• Progyny fertility and family building benefits.
• Free counseling services and emotional wellness resources.
• Family support, including adoption assistance and child/elder care resources.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3–9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services.
• Educational assistance (tuition, loan, certification support, scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off, family leave, disability coverage, and leave of absence options.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.