Recreational Therapist: Build Joyful Healing Programs

HCA Houston Healthcare; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education support

Wellbeing and counseling services

Paid time off & family leave

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball is seeking a Recreational Therapist to plan and implement therapeutic recreation programs for patients across pediatric to geriatric populations. This role focuses on activities like adapted sports, arts and crafts, and social events to support physical, emotional, and educational wellbeing.

You will coordinate schedules, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, document patient progress, and ensure safety and quality in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RecTherapy) Recreational Therapist credential
• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage time for patient evaluation and reporting
• Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate care
• Communicate effectively to fulfill responsibilities
• Provide therapeutic recreation services following state-of-the-art procedures
• Document patient treatment and progress records
• Maintain accurate departmental records of patient activities

Skills

Time management

Collaboration

Communication

Clinical competence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball is seeking a Recreational Therapist to plan and implement therapeutic recreation programs for patients across pediatric to geriatric populations. This role focuses on activities like adapted sports, arts and crafts, and social events to support physical, emotional, and educational wellbeing.

You will coordinate schedules, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, document patient progress, and ensure safety and quality in care delivery.