Recreational Therapist

Select Medical; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and skilled team at a leading healthcare provider focused on improving patient lives through recreational therapy. This full-time role offers a structured schedule, allowing you to balance work and personal life while making a significant impact on patients' recovery journeys. You'll be responsible for planning and implementing engaging recreational activities tailored to individual needs, ensuring that each patient receives the best therapeutic support. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about enhancing the quality of life for others. Your contributions will be valued in a workplace recognized as one of the best in St. Louis.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short and Long Term Disability

Personal and Family Medical Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation is required.
• Current national certification as a CTRS or eligibility to take the exam.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreation activities for patients.
• Provide therapeutic recreation intervention for assigned caseload.
• Educate patients on community resources.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Patient Education

Recreational Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Day Institute - Lake St. Louis, MO

Recreational Therapist

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CRTS)

Full Time - Set Schedule!

Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm

SSM Health Physical Therapy Rehab Network in the Greater St. Louis Area including our locations in Illinois (IL) is growing and has immediate openings for a Full-Time Activity/Recreational Therapist (RT) to plan, direct, and coordinate recreational-based treatment programs for patients in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation.

Position Details:

• Day shift Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm (Mon-Fri)
• Position starts at $19/hr and goes up based on education and experience

Why Join Us?

• Reasonable working hours and expectations- We strive and encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering a manageable caseload expectation to provide the best care for all leading to a rewarding career
• Work with a highly skilled compassionate and caring team
• We are here for you! SSM provides great support at all stages of your career, your professional development, and offers great opportunities for growth
• Excellent Orientation and Training Program
• Recognized as “Top Workplaces” in St. Louis by St. Louis Post Dispatch

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization, hospital and the profession.
• Responsible for provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload.
• Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital wide leisure, social and divergent programs.
• Serves as an educator to patients on community resources.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
• Certification: Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or eligible to take exam required.

Additional Data

*Generous benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave

**We have been recognized numerous times by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis!**

“Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.”