Recreational Therapist

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks a Recreational Therapist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to adult patients. The therapist will evaluate referred patients and design and deliver a comprehensive therapeutic intervention to support recovery and well-being.

Requirements include certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or eligibility within 12 months, and BLS for Healthcare Provider within 6 months. The hospital offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or eligibility within 12 months of employment.
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referred adult patients for therapeutic needs.
• Implement and administer a comprehensive therapeutic intervention.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Education

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

The primary purpose of the Recreational Therapist position is to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to adult patients. The Recreational Therapist will evaluate referred patients, to implement and administer a comprehensive therapeutic intervention.

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification or must obtain within twelve (12) months of employment; BLS for the Healthcare Provider or must obtain within six (6) months of employment.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.