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Recreation​/Activity Therapist III

Job in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, 91911, USA
Listing for: Paradise Valley Hospital
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Rehabilitation, Mental Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29 - 34.65 USD Hourly USD 29.00 34.65 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Recreation/Activity Therapist III

Facility:
Paradise Valley Hospital |

Location:

US-CA-Chula Vista | : | Category:
Clinical Professional | Position Type:
Full Time | Shift: Days | Job Type: Non-Exempt | Salary: USD $29.00/Hr. to $34.65/Hr.

Overview

Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay's oldest hospital, the second oldest in San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, the hospital has served San Diego, offering a 291‑bed acute care facility, a San Diego Spine & Joint Center, an acute rehabilitation center, a health & senior center, a cardiac catheterization lab, comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24‑hour emergency services.

Join an award‑winning team committed to quality, compassion and community.

Paradise Valley Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, allowing employees to tailor benefits to their needs.

Responsibilities

Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community.

Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.

Qualifications
  • Board Certified in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapy or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field, or Board Certified with approved California licensure.
  • Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy or related field.
  • Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered Therapeutic Recreation (RTR) preferred.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in behavioral healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.
  • Behavioral Violence Prevention training within 6 months of hire and maintained annually.
  • Pay Transparency

    Compensation ranges from USD $29.00 to $34.65 per hour, inclusive of benefits. Final starting compensation will be determined at the time of hiring, based on factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

    Employment Status

    Full Time

    Shift

    Days

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