Recreational Therapist - FT, Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, MO is seeking a Recreational Therapist to plan, organize and direct activities and programs for psychiatric patients to improve their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position in Therapy.

A Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy is required; license/certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with SAFE Level 2 within 6 months of hire is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy required.
• Experience: Less than one year.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
• SAFE Level 2 within 6 Months Of Hire.

Responsibilities

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills are required in order to evaluate patient conditions, design therapy plans and assess patient progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Recreational Therapist works under the supervision of the Manager, Administrative Supervisor and/or Director of Behavioral Services, and plans, organizes and directs activities and programs for psychiatric patients designed to improve their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.

Position Details

Location

Mercy Hospital Stoddard

1200 North 1 Mile Rd

Dexter, MO 63841

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week)

Department/Shift

Therapy/Full-Time

Days

Days

Education

Bachelors degree in Recreation Therapy required.

Licensure

Experience: Less than one year.

Certifications

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. SAFE Level 2 within 6 Months Of Hire.

Other

Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills are required in order to evaluate patient conditions, design therapy plans and assess patient progress.

Preferred Education

Preferred Licensure:

Preferred Experience: One to two years.

Preferred Certifications:

Preferred Other:

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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