Recreational Therapist Cert

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth's Cox North facility in Springfield, MO seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join the Psych Admin team for an evening shift. The role focuses on supportive advocacy and coordinating discharge planning within an interdisciplinary health care setting.

Requires a bachelor's degree in recreation or related field; CTRS preferred. Strong communication, analytics, organizational skills, and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation with emphasis in therapeutic recreation or related field.
• Preferred: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS).
• Experience in mental health or age-specific populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive advocacy to patients and families as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with discharge planning to the community and ensure safe transitions.
• Document processes and contribute to care coordination across teams.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families in written and oral formats.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Initiative

Research skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation

Job description

Facility: Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802 Department: 1004 Psych Admin Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times. Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

Provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care and facilitate a safe and coordinated discharge to the community.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in recreation with emphasis in therapeutic recreation or related field such as Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy.

Experience

• Previous experience in mental health or age specific population preferred.

Skills

• Good communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making.
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility.
• Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects.
• Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs.
• Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures.
• Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Appropriate assessment skills.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Preferred: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS).

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don't just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region's employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri.

We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we're here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.