Recreation Therapist​/UKHC

Department Name

Department Name H6110:

Acute Care

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 08

Salary Range

Salary Range $/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BS

for more information about equivalencies:

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist

Physical Requirements

This position may require sitting, standing, and/or walking for an extended period.

Shift

Primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional nights and weekends per departmental needs.

A Recreation Therapist plans, implements, coordinates, and participates in the conducting of therapeutic recreational activities for client groups. Therapists conduct assessments, make treatment recommendations specific to the discipline and client needs, and communicate this information to appropriate team members. Therapists function as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team managing delegated aspects of clinical client issues. Patient responses and progress are communicated via rounds, written documentation, staff meetings and case conferences.

The therapist is also responsible for ordering, storing, tracking, and resolving issues related recreation equipment.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Recreation Therapist within a hospital. In addition, this candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Bachelor’s Degree and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist.

Final date to receive applications 10/07/2026

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have as a Recreation Therapist.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years