Recreational Therapist

Select Medical; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental benefits

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in St. Charles, MO is seeking a Full-Time Recreational Therapist passionate about helping patients through rehabilitation. The role involves planning and directing recreational treatment programs, ensuring therapeutic interventions for assigned patients, and educating on community resources. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and NCTRC certification. Competitive compensation of $20/hour, with benefits including generous PTO and comprehensive health plans will be offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation is essential.
• National certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements recreation activities for patients.
• Provides therapeutic recreation intervention for assigned caseload.
• Educates patients on community resources.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Patient Education

Program Coordination

Education

Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

NCTRC Certification as CTRS

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P

Compensation: $20/hour increases based on experience

Are you passionate about helping patients on their rehabilitation journey? Do you enjoy working in an outpatient physical therapy setting? Come join our team as a Recreational Therapist! In this role, plan, direct, and coordinate recreational-based treatment programs for patients in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation.

Position

Recreational Therapist

Location

St. Charles, MO

Type of Employment

Full-Time

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P

Compensation

$20/hour increases based on experience

Why Join Us: (benefits for full-time at 32+ hours/week)

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

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.
• Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• National certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required to start.