Recreational Therapist jobs in Pittsfield, MA
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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- Premier Healthcare LLC
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Philmont, NY
FULL_TIME
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. We are currently seeking Recreational Aides to join our team!
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Adhering to monthly recreational calendar and conducts various activities at the director of the Director of Community Programming.
- Encourages resident participation in programs and activities.
- Maintains a record of residents’ daily activity participation in scheduled & unscheduled activities.
- Maintains general observation of residents and shares appropriate information with staff.
- Follows departmental budget guidelines.
- Provides emotional and social support to residents.
- Respects the dignity of and encourages the independence of all residents.
- Escorts residents on activities away from the property as assigned.
- Assists with the registration of residents for trips and programs.
- Assists in the surveying and interviewing of residents to determine interests, talents and resident satisfaction.
- Some computer/tech experience is required for this posiiton.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-placement physical and criminal background
- 4 Days Ago
- Premier Healthcare LLC
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Philmont, NY
FULL_TIME
- Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center We are a 120-bed facility located in the beautiful woods of Columbia County. A leading senior care provider in the area we are conveniently located in clos...
- 1 Month Ago
- Cross Country Healthcare
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Pittsfield, MA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description As a radiation therapist, you'll help treat patients with cancer using radiation. Working closely with radiation oncologists and the cancer care team at a hospital, radiation center, c...
- 20 Days Ago
- Radius Staffing Solutions
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Lenox, MA
FULL_TIME,OTHER
- Our client in western Massachusetts is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join their growing radiation team. Enjoy a full-time permanent opportunity that offers competitive compensation and excellent be...
- 13 Days Ago
- Mount Snow
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West Dover, VT
FULL_TIME
- Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discoverin...
- 14 Days Ago
- Integritus Healthcare, Inc.
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Pittsfield, MA
PART_TIME
- Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of a physician, has exclusive control of ordered mechancial ventilation. Demonstrate knowledge of the weaning process. Actively participate with physici...
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- ATC Healthcare Travelers
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Pittsfield, MA
- ATC Healthcare Travelers - Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical @ Berkshire Medical Center- Pittsfield, MA Profession: Re...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Berkshire Health Systems
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Pittsfield, MA
- DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION Perform a wide variety of technical procedures, requiring independent judgment and ingenuity...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Berkshire Health Systems
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Pittsfield, MA
- **This is North Adams Regional Hospital (NARH) position. The position will start as a BMC position in Pittsfield, then t...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Accede Solutions Inc
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Pittsfield, MA
- 13 Weeks Assignment Shift:9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Responsibilities: The Community Health Nurse (CHN) provides, teaches, superv...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Planet Healthcare
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Pittsfield, MA
- Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Job...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Core Medical Group
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Pittsfield, MA
- Core Medical Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Pittsf...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Healthcare Support
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Pittsfield, MA
- Healthcare Support is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Management for a travel nursing job in pittsfield, Massachusetts. J...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Planet Healthcare
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Pittsfield, MA
- Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Pittsfield, Massach...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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