Recreational Therapist jobs in Frankfort, KY

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Occupational Therapist
  • Encompass Health
  • Lawrenceburg, KY FULL_TIME
  • More one-on-one time
    More success for patients and professionals
    BE THE CONNECTION.
    In your role as an occupational therapist (OT), you'll be the connection between the additional one-on-one time we enjoy with each patient and the progress they make. Following them throughout their stay, you'll work with the latest technologies and experience unprecedented growth opportunities within your chosen field. Get to know your patients and help them reach their goals, while pursuing some of your own as part of national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.
    What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different-and Better:
    Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.
    Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:
    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)
    CARDINAL HILL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
    LEXINGTON, KY
    DAY SHIFT
    Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:
    Effectively delegate tasks and supervise occupational therapist assistants and technicians.
    Provide occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines.
    Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff and hospital needs are met.
    Credentials:
    Current state licensure or certification on or before first day of employment required.
    CPR certification preferred, unless otherwise required by hospital policy.
    Successful completion of a degree from an accredited therapy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S.-accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency preferred.
    Effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers required.
    Demonstrated competency in occupational therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.
    Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:
    Benefits that begin when you do.
    Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
    Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
    Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
    Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
    Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
    About Us:
    Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values: We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.
    Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.
    To learn more about us, please visit us online at
    encompasshealth.com
    Connect with us:
    Equal Opportunity Employer

    About the Company:
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Occupational Therapist
  • Encompass Health
  • Stamping Ground, KY FULL_TIME
  • More one-on-one timeMore success for patients and professionalsBE THE CONNECTION. In your role as an occupational therapist (OT), you'll be the connection between the additional one-on-one time we enj...
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Physical Therapist
  • Encompass Health
  • Bloomfield, KY FULL_TIME
  • Hiring for full-time, part-time and PRNPhysical Therapist Career OpportunityJoin a Team That Puts Your Passion for Care FirstAre you seeking a fulfilling career that feels like home and lets you make ...
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Physical therapist
  • APN Consulting
  • Shelbyville, KY FULL_TIME
  • Job Title : Physical Therapist Address : Will accept New Grads? yes Will accept First Time Travelers? yes 36 hours guaranteed with the expectation of working up to 40 hours. OT must be approved by dir...
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Physical Therapist
  • LHC Group
  • Shelbyville, KY OTHER
  • SummaryWe are hiring for a Physical Therapist. At Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the...
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Physical Therapist
  • Signature HealthCARE of Carrollton Rehab & Wellness
  • Carrollton, KY FULL_TIME
  • About Us : Signature HealthCARE of Carrollton Rehab & Wellness Center is a 78-bed facility that offers a wide array of services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. It is our ...
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Clinical Psychologist
  • LifeStance Health
  • Frankfort, KY
  • At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make liv...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel CT Technologist - $1,702 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Frankfort, KY
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Frankfort, Kentucky. Job Description & ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist - $1,719 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Frankfort, KY
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Frankfort, K...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Local Contract Certified Surgical Technologist - $42-50 per hour
  • Hiring Now!
  • Frankfort, KY
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA is seeking a local contract Certified Surgical Technologist for a local contract job...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Physical Therapist - $1,822 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Frankfort, KY
  • Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Frankfort, Kentucky. Job Description...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Physical Therapist - $1,878 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Frankfort, KY
  • FlexCare Surgery is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Frankfort, Kentucky. Job Description & Requi...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $1,830 per week
  • Hiring Now!
  • Frankfort, KY
  • Core Medical Group is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Frankfort, Kentucky. Job Descri...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,891 per week
  • Adventist Health
  • Frankfort, KY
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in F...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Frankfort, Kentucky

Frankfort is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the seat of Franklin County. It is a home rule-class city in Kentucky; the population was 25,527 at the 2010 census. Located along the Kentucky River, Frankfort is the principal city of the Frankfort, Kentucky Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Franklin and Anderson counties. Frankfort is located in the (inner) Bluegrass region of Central Kentucky. The city is bisected by the Kentucky River, which makes an s-turn as it passes through the center of town. The river valley widens at this point, which creates fou...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
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What does a Recreational Therapist do?

Recreational Therapist in Akron, OH
But what is a recreational therapist? “Recreation” and “Therapist” don’t seem like words that necessarily go together.
November 19, 2019
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Therapists may use activities such as kayaking or a ropes course to teach patients to stay active and to form social relationships.
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Certifications show prospective employers that individuals are very knowledgeable in the field of recreational therapy and that they have taken time to make use of their bachelor’s degree in the subject.
October 02, 2019