Recreational Therapist jobs in Missouri
Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Recreational Therapist
- CoxHealth
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Springfield, MO
FULL_TIME
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Summary
- Best in Class Work Environment
- 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
- America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 – Newsweek
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- Greatest Workplace for Women 2023 - Newsweek
- Benefits
- Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
- No cost eCare visits
- Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
- Retirement with employer match up to 5%
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
- CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
- Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
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Job Summary
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Provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care and facilitate a safe and coordinated discharge to the community.
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Job Requirements
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Education
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Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation with emphasis in therapeutic recreation or a related field, such as Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy.
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Experience
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Previous experience in mental health or age specific population preferred
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Skills
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Good communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations
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Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making
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Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
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Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility
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Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects
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Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs
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Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures.
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Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
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Appropriate assessment skills
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
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Required: Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire
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Required: Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) or related field such as Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR-BC), within 2 years of hire.
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- Best in Class Work Environment
- 7 Days Ago
Recreational Therapist
- Select Medical Holdings Corporation
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Warrenton, MO
FULL_TIME
- Job ID 286142 Location US-MO-Warrenton Experience (Years) 1 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 1 Town and Country Marketplace Company SSM Health Physical Therapy Position Type Full Time OverviewS...
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Recreational Therapist
- SSM Health Physical Therapy
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Lake, MO
FULL_TIME
- SSM Health Day Institute - Lake St. Louis, MORecreational TherapistCertified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CRTS)Full Time - Set Schedule!Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pmSSM Health Physical Therapy Reha...
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Recreational Therapist
- Mercy
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Springfield, MO
FULL_TIME
- We’re a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts o...
- 1 Month Ago
Recreational Therapist
- Select Medical Holdings Corporation
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Saint Louis, MO
FULL_TIME
- Job ID 283407 Location US-MO-Saint Louis Experience (Years) 1 Category Therapy - Other Street Address 1001 S. Kirkwood Road Company SSM Health Physical Therapy Position Type Full Time OverviewSSM Heal...
- 13 Days Ago
Recreational Therapist
- Horizon Health
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Cameron, MO
FULL_TIME
- Recreational Therapist (Full-Time) Horizon Health is seeking in partnership with Cameron Regional Medical Center, Cameron, MO a Recreation Therapist. This position is responsible for providing high qu...
- 1 Month Ago
Recreational Therapist jobs at Popular Companies
Recreation Therapist
- Nightingale's List
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Stockton, CA
- Job Description Location: Stockton, CA Contract Length: 24 Weeks - Option to extend Schedule: Full-Time ONLY Monday-Frid...
- 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist
- TrustPoint Hospital
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Murfreesboro, TN
- Overview: Join our team as a Full-Time Recreational Therapist at TrustPoint Hospital! We are looking for individuals who...
- 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist
- Marklund
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Bloomingdale, IL
- Job Description Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the position of Recreational ...
- 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist
- Horizon Health
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Kansas City, MO
- Recreational Therapist (Full-Time) Horizon Health is seeking in partnership with Cameron Regional Medical Center, Camero...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist
- Horizon Health
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Cameron, MO
- Recreational Therapist (Full-Time) Horizon Health is seeking in partnership with Cameron Regional Medical Center, Camero...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreation Therapist
- Hillcroft Services, Inc.
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Muncie, IN
- Responsible to provide Recreational therapy to clients in a 1:1 or group setting in accordance with the individual's ISP...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreational Therapist
- New Wave Wellness
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Rensselaer, IN
- New Wave Wellness is looking for a team of recreational therapists who can utilize community-based interventions and tec...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreation Therapist
- Adventist Health
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Saint Helena, CA
- Job Description Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 18...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Missouri
Missouri is landlocked and borders eight different states as does its neighbor, Tennessee. No state in the U.S. touches more than eight. Missouri is bounded by Iowa on the north; by Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee across the Mississippi River on the east; on the south by Arkansas; and by Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska (the last across the Missouri River) on the west. Whereas the northern and southern boundaries are straight lines, the Missouri Bootheel protrudes southerly into Arkansas. The two largest rivers are the Mississippi (which defines the eastern boundary of the state) and the Misso...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$53,894 to $66,960
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What does a Recreational Therapist do?
Recreational Therapist in Hopkinsville, KY
Recreational therapists use arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings to help people who have disabilities and illnesses.
October 04, 2019
Recreational Therapist in Manchester, NH
A recreational therapist usually requires a bachelor’s degree in human anatomy, assessment, psychiatric and medical therapy, use of assistive devices and technology and the characteristics of illnesses and disabilities.
October 16, 2019
Recreational Therapist in Bradenton, FL
Recreational therapists are trained professionals that plan and assist patients in a variety of activities to enhance independent living skills, prevent secondary health conditions, and improve the quality of life.
November 17, 2019