Recreational Therapist Assistant- PRN

Responsibilities

Recreational Therapist Assistant-PRN

Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183‑bed acute care and residential facility located in Petersburg, Virginia, 20 minutes south of Richmond. For more than 30 years, Poplar Springs has provided a continuum of behavioral health services for adults, adolescents, and active‑duty military. The campus spans 25 acres and offers a serene, nature‑like setting where patients can flourish.

We are hiring a Recreational Therapist Assistant. The individual will: assist with ancillary therapy assessments and consultations, lead group activity therapy sessions, carry a caseload, develop and implement therapeutic activity programs, and maintain accurate documentation. The assistant will also help develop program strategy, monitor and evaluate outcomes, participate in referral development activities, and support staff training and orientation.

The position requires flexibility in scheduling; applicants must accommodate varying hours and remain available at short notice.

Position Requirements:

• Certified or eligible for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• HWC certification preferred
• CPR certification preferred

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus certification
• One to two years of prior experience preferred

General Requirements:

• Minimum age 21 per Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
• Patience, tact, cheerfulness, and enthusiasm
• Strong communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
• Basic clerical skills and experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Problem‑solving ability and openness to feedback
• Willingness to interact with patients of varying cognitive functioning
• Teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary activity‑therapy team
• Strong time‑management and multitasking abilities

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and fully support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.