Top 11 Recreational therapist Jobs in Cincinnati Oh

Recreational Therapist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital —Cincinnati, OH
- $53,705.60 - $67,142.40 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid time off
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Activities Director/Member Advocate
Longevity Health —Florence, KY
- $26.28 - $33.73 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Older adults
- Mileage reimbursement
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CTRS (Recreational Therapist)
Blueridge Vista Behavioral Hospital —Cincinnati, OH
- Full-time
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Activity Director
Norwood Towers Post Acute —Norwood, OH
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Therapy Recreation Specialist
Senior Community Care of Northern Kentucky —Florence, KY
- $22.84 - $26.06 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Clean MVR report
- Older adults
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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GXP Technician II - Applied Gene & Cell Therapy Center - Vector Production Facility
Cincinnati Children's Hospital —Cincinnati, OH
- $53,705.60 - $67,142.40 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
Certified Activity Director
Parkview Northwest Healthcare Center —Cincinnati, OH
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Activities Director
Belmont Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center —Florence, KY
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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RECREATION SPECIALIST (TR-INCLUSION)
City of Cincinnati —Cincinnati, OH
- $28,475.20 - $31,824.00 a year
- Seasonal
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
RECREATION SPECIALIST (TR-DAY CAMPS)
City of Cincinnati —Cincinnati, OH
- $28,475.20 - $31,824.00 a year
- Seasonal
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Resident Lifestyle Coordinator
Community First Solutions —Hamilton, OH
- From $14 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- OSHA
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
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Embassy of Winchester —Canal Winchester, OH
Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed by this state and is eligible for certification as a…
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Recreational Therapist

Cincinnati Children's Hospital -
Cincinnati, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$53,705.60 - $67,142.40 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
CTRS

Full Job Description

Primary Location Burnet Campus
Department Child Life & Integrative Care
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40
FTE 1
Employee Status Regular

Expected Starting Pay Range $53,705.60 - $67,142.40
Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Recreational Therapist

About the Job:
This Recreational Therapist will serve the Burnet Campus
Location : Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229
Status : Full-time, 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE
Schedule : Day shift. Work hours will be (8:00 am to 4:30 pm with some days being 10:00 am to 6:30 pm).
Benefits eligible and 30 days of paid time off accrued per year. Unused PTO rolls over.
Pay starts at $53,705.60 annually (as a salaried/exempt employee) and can increase based on years of experience.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Certified through the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation
Valid Driver's License

Job Expectations and Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to assess patient needs and develop individualized therapeutic recreation interventions that support overall treatment goals.
Facilitate therapeutic recreation activities designed to improve or restore social, cognitive, physical, emotional, and leisure functioning.
Utilize evidence-based therapeutic leisure interventions to promote self-expression, self-esteem, independence, and healthy coping skills.
Provide person-centered care. Effectively engage patients with varying levels of cognitive, physical, emotional, and social functioning.
Lead and facilitate both individual and group therapeutic recreation sessions in a safe, therapeutic, and engaging environment.
Assess patient progress, document interventions and outcomes, and modify treatment plans as appropriate to meet changing needs.
Encourage community engagement and social participation through structured outings and community reintegration experiences when clinically appropriate.
Educate patients and families regarding the benefits of therapeutic recreation and the role of leisure.
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and CTRS certification requirements.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, treatment planning conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills while promoting a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.

More about Child Life:
The Division of Child Life and Integrative Care at Cincinnati Children’s is committed to the practice of family-centered care by promoting play, education, developmental and psychosocial support. We are an integral part of the health care team who can support the child’s outpatient visit and inpatient stay. Child Life Specialists can minimize stress and maximize coping of patients and families.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

Consistently certified as great place to work

A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

 We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

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