Recreational Therapist - PRN

Andrewsinstitute; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Florida is seeking a Recreational Therapist for the Behavioral Medicine Department to provide leisure opportunities and education for patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning and implementing recreational activities, and maintaining documentation. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, relevant certifications, and experience. This role offers a full-time schedule with varied shifts, contributing to a healthy lifestyle for patients.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years work experience (internship experience may be considered).
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required upon hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) required upon hire.
• CPI within 90 days required.
• Ukeru User Certification (UKERU) within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patient and family needs to provide quality care.
• Plan and implement recreational and leisure activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of clinical care.
• Assist in operational needs of the department.
• May be required to respond on campus during severe weather or disasters.

Skills

Knowledge of abuse reporting regulations/protocols and reports.

Master's Degree in Recreation

Work experience (1-3 years)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation

Master's Degree in Recreation

Tools

Job description

The Recreational Therapist in the Behavioral Medicine Department works with patients to provide leisure opportunities, leisure education and addresses overcoming any leisure barriers the patient may have that hinders a balanced, healthy lifestyle. The position is responsible for providing all supplies and equipment for the units related to recreational therapy and maintaining expenses within budget parameters. The Recreational Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assure recreational therapy groups are addressing individual treatment needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Responsible for the planning, implementation of all recreational and leisure activities.
• Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of clinical care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
• Pursues professional growth and development
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Recreation Required
• Master's Degree Recreation Preferred
• 1-3 years work experience (May consider internship experience in lieu of one year of work experience) Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS_Certified) Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• CPI within 90 Days Required
• Ukeru User Certification (UKERU_CERT) within 90 Days Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of abuse reporting regulations/protocols and reports.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 9216
• Job Category Clinical Professional
• Posting Date 01/22/2026, 09:16 PM
• Locations 305 Corday St, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Varies
• FTE PRN (As Needed)

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