Veterans Recreation Therapist: Therapy & Wellness Programs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Recreation Therapist to develop and administer Recreation Therapy programs for Veterans in various settings, including General Medical, Surgical, and Psychiatric units in Memphis.

The role involves direct patient care, program development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The position supports both inpatient and outpatient services, with a schedule Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm and occasional weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, establishes goals based on evaluation findings, and develops treatment interventions.
• Implements and modifies treatment plans to ensure optimum outcomes.
• Uses Recreation Therapy expertise for direct service delivery to patients.
• Educates patients and families about treatment interventions and goals.
• Completes administrative duties such as scheduling, documentation, and billing as required.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Recreation Therapist to develop and administer Recreation Therapy programs for Veterans in various settings, including General Medical, Surgical, and Psychiatric units in Memphis.

The role involves direct patient care, program development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The position supports both inpatient and outpatient services, with a schedule Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm and occasional weekend work as needed.