Recreational Therapist | Florida Recovery Center | Full-time | Days

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Gainesville seeks a Recreational Therapist to plan and implement therapeutic activities for psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, provide educational activities, and document outcomes per hospital standards.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care with strong teamwork and adherence to regulatory requirements. This position is based in Gainesville, FL and follows a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate on a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Experience working effectively within a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreational therapy approaches for patients.
• Assist in outcome evaluation of psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients.
• Document activities and outcomes in accordance with JCAHO and hospital standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

The Recreational Therapist responsibilities will be to plan and implement recreational therapy approaches and assists in outcome evaluation of psychiatric and/or substance abuse patients. Work with patients and families within an interdisciplinary team model. Provide therapeutic, educational activities utilizing individual and group modalities. Responsible for documentation in accordance with JCAHO and hospital standards.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: Gainesville, FL

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in Recreation Therapy, Activities Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Physical/Personal Trainer, Exercise Science/Physical Education or related field

Experience

Required:

• Strong communications skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of the disciplines represented on a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• A history of working collaboratively and effectively within the team paradigm.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in a broad range of therapy services.
• Previous experience with patient population.
• Knowledge of regulatory accreditation standards.
• Basic computer literacy in Windows and word processing applications

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Preferred: Certified Recreational Therapist (CTRS)

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

Employees in this position: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a \"frequent driver\" NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.

Must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening for this position: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/