Recreation Therapist

Overview

The Hospitals of Providence
- Memorial Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At The Hospitals Of Providence
- Memorial Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Job type:
Full Time. Job shift:
Day. Perform responsible professional work in the evaluation, planning and implementation of Therapeutic Recreation programs to increase, maintain or restore functions, maximize or prevent disability and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels in the areas of leisure education, adaptive recreation, and recreational activities.

Initiate assessment and develop goal‑oriented treatment plans based on each patient’s individual needs and abilities. Work within an interdisciplinary team to complete the recreational therapy plan of care, including evaluation of a patient’s pre‑morbidity leisure lifestyle, and provide goals and objectives directed at a therapeutically designed recreation/leisure‑oriented treatment which assists patients in attaining an optimum level of functioning. As needed, develop and implement diversionary activity programs and support efforts for patient social integration during rehabilitation stay.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration or an equivalent program.

Experience: Preferred: 1 year recreation therapist experience.

Certifications: Required:
Certification‑eligible by the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Certification (CTRS) or National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or hold a Master’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Music Therapy, Art Therapy).

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program.