Top 24 Recreation therapists Jobs in Tennessee

Activity Therapist
East Tennessee Behavioral Health —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Memory Care Activities Director
Morning Pointe Senior Living —Brentwood, TN
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Basic math
- Mid-level
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Activities Director/Member Advocate
Longevity Health —Cookeville, TN
- $23.09 - $29.63 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Older adults
- Mileage reimbursement
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ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - PSYCH
Covenant Health —Louisville, TN
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Adults
Adventure Group Therapist
JourneyPure at The River —Murfreesboro, TN
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA
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Activities Director
WyndRidge Health and Rehabilitation Center —Crossville, TN
- $35,568 - $41,600 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Activities Director
Gallaway Health and Rehab —Gallaway, TN
- Full-time
- Management
- High school diploma or GED
- Rehabilitation center
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Creative Arts Therapist (Art)
US Veterans Health Administration —Memphis, TN
- $61,722 - $97,087 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Acute care
- Background check
- Psychiatry
Activity Therapist
East Tennessee Behavioral Health —Knoxville, TN
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Expressive Therapist( PRN)
Rolling Hills Hospital —Franklin, TN
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Master's degree
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RECREATION-WELLNESS SPECIALIST
Sertoma Center —Knoxville, TN
- $16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Heavy lifting
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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PRN Activity Therapist
East Tennessee Behavioral Health —Knoxville, TN
- PRN
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Activities Coordinator
Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC —Nashville, TN
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Expressive Therapist - FT Days
TrustPoint Hospital —Murfreesboro, TN
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Art Therapist (Nashville)
INSPIRITUS INC —Nashville, TN
- $52,000 - $59,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
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PRN Activity Coordinator
Crestwyn Behavioral Health —Germantown, TN
- PRN
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
PRN Activity Therapist
Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital —Nashville, TN
- PRN
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Certified Activity Therapist PRN
Parkridge Valley Acute Campus —Chattanooga, TN
- PRN
- Mid-level
- Children
- Adolescents
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Activity Director-Dayton, TN
MSHN Enterprises LLC —Dayton, TN
- On call
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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Life Enrichment / Activity Director
StoryPoint —Chattanooga, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Activity Therapist

East Tennessee Behavioral Health -
Knoxville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

CPR Certification
BLS Certification
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Overview:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
Master’s degree preferred.

Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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recreation therapists jobs in tennessee

Activity Therapist

Memory Care Activities Director

Activities Director/Member Advocate

ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - PSYCH

Adventure Group Therapist

Activities Director

Activities Director

Creative Arts Therapist (Art)

Activity Therapist

Expressive Therapist( PRN)

RECREATION-WELLNESS SPECIALIST

PRN Activity Therapist

Activities Coordinator

Expressive Therapist - FT Days

Art Therapist (Nashville)

PRN Activity Coordinator

PRN Activity Therapist

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Activity Director-Dayton, TN

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