Recreational Therapist: Lead Wellness Programs

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus seeks a Recreational Therapist to develop, coordinate, and provide hands-on evaluation and facilitation of therapeutic activities for outpatient clients.

Responsibilities include leading hands-on programming, developing curricula, training volunteers, and tracking outcomes in collaboration with rehab services and community partners.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and measurable outcomes within a high reliability organizational culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• CPI certification required
• CTRSCertification required
• NCAAP certification required
• NCTRA certification required

Responsibilities

• Hands-on programming and facilitation for outpatient clients
• Develops recreational curriculum and community programs
• Oversees staff and volunteers, ensures safety and quality measures
• Develops and tracks program outcomes and metrics

Skills

Hands-on facilitation

Program development

Volunteer training

Patient safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BLS

CPI

CTRS

NCAAP

NCTRA

Job description

OhioHealth in Columbus seeks a Recreational Therapist to develop, coordinate, and provide hands-on evaluation and facilitation of therapeutic activities for outpatient clients.

Responsibilities include leading hands-on programming, developing curricula, training volunteers, and tracking outcomes in collaboration with rehab services and community partners.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and measurable outcomes within a high reliability organizational culture.