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Receration Therapist
Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing —Syracuse, NY
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
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Recreation Therapist
Cape Fear Valley —Fayetteville, NC
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Certified Recreational Therapist (CTRS)
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta —Augusta, GA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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Recreation Specialist $25/hr
Choice Respect Independence - CRi —Richmond, VA
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- 403(b)
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CLINICIAN I/II/III, Intensive Services Team (PRN)
Region Ten Community Services Board —Charlottesville, VA
- $21.02 - $31.53 an hour
- PRN
- LMFT
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
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Certified Recreational Therapist
Collier Youth Services —Wickatunk, NJ
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pharmacist (Intern)
Adventist Health —Glendale, CA
- $24.40 - $32.49 an hour
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Entry level
PRN Recreation Therapist
Pasadena Villa Outpatient Center McLean —Locust Grove, VA
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
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Recreation Therapy Manager
BAYWOOD COURT —Castro Valley, CA
- $78,000 - $92,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Recreation Specialist $25/hr
Choice Respect Independence - CRi —Chantilly, VA
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- 403(b)
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Social Worker
Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth —Grand Rapids, MI
- $50,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Master of Social Work
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Clinical Therapist - LCSW, MHC, or MFT
Seminole Tribe of Florida —Clewiston, FL
- $59,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Registered Dietitian Pediatrics
Banner Health —Tucson, AZ
- $26.40 - $44.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Patient monitoring
- Bachelor's degree
- Critical & Intensive Care
Child Clinical Therapist for the Brighton Reservation
Seminole Tribe of Florida —Okeechobee, FL
- $57,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chaplain Resident
Good Samaritan Hospital —Puyallup, WA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Hospital
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Fall 2026 Recreation Therapy Intern
Youth Villages, Inc —Douglasville, GA
- Full-time
- Residential
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Creative Arts Coordinator
Goodwin Living —Alexandria, VA
- $33.65 - $35.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Loan repayment program
- Dental insurance
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Adaptive Fitness Staff
SSYMCA —Hanover, MA
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Working with individuals with disabilities
- Customer service
- Mid-level
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Janitor Day Shift
SOAR365 —Richmond, VA
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- HIPAA
- No high school diploma
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Receration Therapist

Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing -
Syracuse, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 - $25 an hour
2 days ago

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Bachelor's degree
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Recreation Therapist

Department: Therapeutic Recreation
Reports To: Director of Therapeutic Recreation
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and psychosocial well-being of residents in a long-term care facility. This position develops individualized and group interventions designed to enhance quality of life, maintain functional abilities, foster independence, and support resident-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Resident Assessment & Care Planning

Conduct comprehensive therapeutic recreation assessments upon admission and as required by facility policy.
Identify residents' interests, strengths, abilities, limitations, and psychosocial needs.
Develop individualized therapeutic recreation goals and interventions as part of the interdisciplinary care plan.
Participate in resident care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Update assessments and care plans based on resident progress, changes in condition, or regulatory requirements.

Program Development & Implementation

Design and facilitate therapeutic recreation programs that support residents' physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being.
Provide individual and group interventions tailored to resident needs and abilities.
Implement specialized programming for residents with dementia, behavioral health diagnoses, and rehabilitation goals.
Coordinate leisure education, adaptive recreation, sensory stimulation, and wellness activities.
Encourage resident participation and engagement while respecting individual preferences and choices.

Resident Engagement & Quality of Life

Promote meaningful opportunities for socialization, self-expression, community involvement, and personal fulfillment.
Assist residents in maintaining independence and maximizing functional abilities through therapeutic recreation interventions.
Advocate for resident rights, dignity, and individualized choices in programming.
Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and resident-centered environment.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, care plans, participation records, progress notes, and outcomes.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to therapeutic recreation services.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Assist with survey preparation and regulatory inspections.

Collaboration & Leadership

Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, social services, dietary, and other departments to support holistic resident care.
Provide education and support to staff regarding therapeutic recreation interventions and resident engagement strategies.
Assist in training activity staff, volunteers, and interns as appropriate.
Support special events, family programs, community partnerships, and facility-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or a related field required.
Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred.

Experience

Minimum of one year of experience in therapeutic recreation, healthcare, rehabilitation, senior living, or long-term care preferred.
Experience working with geriatric populations, dementia care, and skilled nursing residents preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies.
Understanding of aging, dementia, behavioral health, and rehabilitation services.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills.
Ability to adapt programs to varying physical and cognitive abilities.
Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the facility.
Ability to assist with activity setup and transportation of supplies and equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to participate actively in recreation and therapeutic programming.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Resident participation and engagement rates.
Resident satisfaction and quality-of-life outcomes.
Completion and accuracy of assessments and care plans.
Compliance with regulatory standards.
Successful implementation of individualized therapeutic interventions.
Positive survey and quality assurance outcomes.

Core Competencies

Resident-Centered Care
Therapeutic Recreation Planning
Assessment & Documentation
Dementia Care Programming
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Communication & Relationship Building
Creativity & Program Development
Quality Improvement
Regulatory Compliance

Working Conditions

Work is performed in resident care areas, activity spaces, outdoor environments, and community settings.
May require occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays to support resident programming and special events.

Mission: To enhance each resident's quality of life by providing meaningful therapeutic recreation opportunities that promote wellness, independence, dignity, engagement, and overall well-being within a compassionate long-term care environment.

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