Top 22 Recreation therapist Jobs in Norwalk Ct

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Pediatric Experience Required)
Blythedale Children's Hospital —Valhalla, NY
- $35.26 - $38.33 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
LCAT - Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
JCCA —Pleasantville, NY
- $150 - $300 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Master's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Recreation Therapist
GreenLife Healthcare Staffing —Dix Hills, NY
- $35 an hour
- Contract
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
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Activities Therapist-PD
Stamford Health —Stamford, CT
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Word processing
- BLS Certification
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Rehabilitation Therapist - Rehab Administration
St. Vincent's Medical Center —Westport, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Psychiatry
- Adults
- Inpatient
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (TRD)(Part- time 15 hrs.)
Mozaic Senior Life —Bridgeport, CT
- $25.50 - $29.33 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- 401(k)
Art Therapist
Newport Healthcare —Seymour, CT
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Psychology
Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD)
Civita Care Center at West River —Milford, CT
- Urgently hiring
- In person
- Skilled nursing facility
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Activities Director/Member Advocate
Longevity Health —White Plains, NY
- $27.23 - $33.28 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Mileage reimbursement
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Rehabilitation Specialist/Therapist - Behavioral Health- Per-Diem
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital —White Plains, NY
- $45 an hour
- Day shift
- Psychiatry
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
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Hospice Pet Therapy Volunteer
Health Care Connectors —Greenwich, CT
- Part-time
- Home Health
- Home health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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Art Therapist
LifeBridge Community Services —Bridgeport, CT
- $66,000 - $74,000 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- LPC
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Art Therapist - Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator
Green Chimneys —Brewster, NY
- $55 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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RECREATION THERAPIST
United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island —Central Islip, NY
- $22.04 - $27.16 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Sociotherapist
Westchester Institute for Human Development —Valhalla, NY
- $32 - $34 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Ability to climb stairs
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
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Process Development Engineer II, Advanced Therapy Project Management (ATPM)
Regeneron —Tarrytown, NY
- $93,900 - $153,300 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Recreation Art Music Therapist
The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Nesconset —Nesconset, NY
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
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Recreation Therapist
St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center —Saint James, NY
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Rehabilitation center
- Older adults
- Communication skills
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Recreation Worker
JCCA —Pleasantville, NY
- $19.10 - $22.30 an hour
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Cooking
Recreation Therapist Assistant
Sprain Brook Manor —Scarsdale, NY
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Rehabilitation center
- Entry level
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Pediatric Experience Required)

Blythedale Children's Hospital -
Valhalla, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$35.26 - $38.33 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Leadership training provided
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Working with pediatric populations
Bachelor's degree
Adolescents

Full Job Description

Pay Range: USD $35.26 - USD $38.33 /Hr. About Us:

Blythedale Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care. As the only free-standing children's specialty hospital in New York State, we admit patients with complex medical conditions to our state-of-the-art 94-bed inpatient facility from academic medical centers across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in beautiful Westchester County, we offer an inspiring work environment where healthcare professionals thrive. Learn more about Blythedale on our website here.

Overview:

Blythedale Children's Hospital is seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to join our team. Primary responsibilities on our inpatient unit Child/Adolescent Unit with some float responsibilities on other units The ideal CTRS candidate is compassionate and skilled at assessing the unique recreational needs of infants, children and teens with medical complexities.

Tuesday - Saturday Five shifts per week with a variable schedule: weekdays, 11:30a-7:30p (with evening differential); weekends, 9:30a-5:30p; and availability for three holidays (with premium pay).

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include planning and implementing appropriate recreational activities for both individual and group programming.
Assesses recreational and leisure needs hospital wide and develops therapeutic services to address these needs.
CTRS will provide goal – directed therapy and leisure education both 1:1 and in the group setting.
CTRS will be responsible for scheduling and updating monthly activities calendar.
Contribute to program development and special projects department and hospital wide as assigned by Supervisor.
Sets up developmentally appropriate activities for assigned children
Responsible for appropriate care of materials (organization, clean-up, maintaining a clean environment).
Writes appropriate anecdotal notes on assigned group of children.
Is attentive to track and monitor the children for respiratory distress.
Demonstrates competency appropriate to the ages of the patients served including the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patients’ needs.
Demonstrates appropriate response and judgment during a life-threatening situation.
Continuously assesses play situations for children. Observing and determining unsafe situations and responding appropriately.
Effectively communicates with nurses and other medical staff regarding a child’s medical needs.
Provides consistent carryover of behavioral management programs designed for individual children.
Assists in orientating new volunteers to the programs.
Actively participates in staff training and in-service programs.
Assists other department personnel in the planning and delivering of special activities.
Practices appropriate communication with supervisor.
Works with the community Relations Department on various internal and external events and projects.
Perform any other duties as directed by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Minimum one year of experience working with a pediatric population.

Education, Licensure, and Certification:

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation (or related field).
CTRS certification (or eligible for certification within six months of start date).

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet flexible scheduling demands and to meet patient care needs which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Ability to roll patients in wheelchairs, stretchers along with patient equipment.

Perks of Working at Blythedale:

Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
Professional Development Opportunities: Access to mentorship, leadership training, and career advancement programs.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family.
Retirement Plans with Employer Matching: Secure your future with our strong retirement plans.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.
Safe Work Environment: Commitment to everyone’s safety and well-being.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: A workplace that values and supports all employees.

Blythedale Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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