Recreational Therapist - FT, Days, BHU

Mercy; Sikeston (MO); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with match

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, MO is seeking a full-time Recreational Therapist to plan and direct activities for psychiatric patients, improving physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, CTRS certification, and SAFE Level 2 within 6 months of hire, with less than one year of experience. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and tuition support.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy required.
• Experience: Less than one year.
• Certifications: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. SAFE Level 2 within 6 Months Of Hire.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills are required to evaluate patient conditions, design therapy plans and assess progress.

Aufgaben

• Plan, organize and direct activities and programs for psychiatric patients.
• Design therapy activities to improve physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
• Assess patient progress and adjust plans as needed.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

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:

BHU/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.