Recreational Therapist

Virtua Willingboro Hospital, Inc; Buckingham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b)

PTO and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey seeks a Recreational Therapist to plan, organize, coordinate and implement a comprehensive program of therapeutic and recreational activities as part of the interdisciplinary care team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy, CTRS certification, and 0–4 years of experience; hourly rate is listed along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or closely related field required; master’s preferred.
• CTRS certification or licensure required/recognized.
• 0–4 years of experience with preference for 2–4 years.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements therapeutic activities for individuals and groups with treatment team.
• Conducts therapeutic groups and related activities.
• Completes assessments and monitors progress within 72 hours.
• Maintains contact with patients for ongoing evaluation and care planning.
• Adheres to infection control standards.

Skills

Psychotherapeutic planning

Group facilitation

Assessment skills

Infection control awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life‑changing care, or something in‑between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet‑recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centres, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access programme, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programmes and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for paediatrics.

Location: Burlington Hospital – 218 A Sunset Rd Remote Type: On‑Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations:

Job Summary:

The Recreational Therapist is responsible for planning, organising, coordinating and implementing a comprehensive program of therapeutic and recreational activities and for contributing to the plan of care for all patients as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Position Responsibilities

• Plans and implements psychotherapeutic programme of activities for individuals and groups in collaboration with the manager and multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Conducts therapeutic groups and group activities.
• Completes recreation assessment to identify problems, strengths, leisure rehab and discharge needs within 72 hours.
• Maintains daily contact with patients for ongoing assessment, reassessment and evaluation.
• Maintains and orders supplies.
• Recognises and integrates patient’s special needs in plan of care.
• Prioritises and organises work and adjusts priorities based on changing needs of the individual patient and population needs.
• Assumes accountability for care provided.
• Interprets and utilises clinical information in providing care.
• Adheres to infection control standards.

Position Qualifications Required

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 0‑1 years of experience required.
• 2‑4 years of experience preferred.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or closely related majors like Recreation Therapy and Health Studies and Recreation and Sports Management required, master’s degree preferred.

Training / Certification / Licensure:

CTRS

Hourly Rate:

Hourly Rate: $24.51 – $36.89 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• an employee assistance programme that includes free counselling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That’s our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world‑class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.