Recreational Therapist jobs in San Antonio, TX

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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Certified Recreational Therapist
  • San Antonio Behavioral Health
  • San Antonio, TX FULL_TIME
  • Certified Recreational Therapist (Expressive Arts writing, music, dance, etc.), Looking for Full-Time employees!!

    • Responsible for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of patients in terms of leisure and recreational pursuits.
    • Planned program of activities for those patients who need the intervention of a structured recreational therapy program.
    • Develops, conducts and evaluates a diversified program of activities to individual patients.
    • Organizes records, maintains, and orders equipment and supplies.
    • Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, respect, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
    • Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
    • Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
    • Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
    • Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
    • Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy and Certification as a Registered Recreational Therapist.
    • Minimum 1 year experience.
    • Experience in a Behavioral Health setting preferred.
    • Must have the ability to work effectively with other disciplines, and communicate relevant clinical details in writing as well as orally.
    • Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age/disability specific needs of the patient served on their assigned duties.

    Benefits

    • Health Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • 401K Retirement Plan
    • Healthcare Spending Account
    • Dependent Care Spending Account
    • PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
    • Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
    • Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
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Head Coach Recreational Gymnastics
  • American Allstar Gymnstics
  • New, TX PART_TIME
  • Are you an experienced gymnastics coach with a passion for mentorship and leadership? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive team environment? If so, we want you to become our next Head Tumbling Co...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Head Coach Recreational Tumbling
  • American Allstar Gymnstics
  • New, TX PART_TIME
  • Are you an experienced tumbling coach with a passion for mentorship and leadership? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive team environment? If so, we want you to become our next Head Tumbling Coac...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • Upbring
  • Canyon, TX FULL_TIME
  • Overview About Upbring At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for thos...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • Presbyterian Childrens Homes and Services
  • San Antonio, TX FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionWe are committed to supporting at risk children and families by providing them with tools and resources to help prevent children from experiencing child abuse, neglect and abandonment. We a...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Physical Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Live Oak, TX OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Variable ( 12:00 AM-12:00 AM )Location: Live Oak, TXLength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 40.0Beds: New Grads WelcomeEnjoys meeting new people and learning new thingsOrganized and ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Student Support Personnel (Hiring Multiple Roles)
  • GetSelected.com
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Free job-searching + PD for educators. Find a school you love! Position Description Student Support Personnel at multipl...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seeking Weekend Caregivers: Be Part of Our Compassionate Crew Today!
  • Always Best Care
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Are you a kind-hearted and devoted individual with a passion for aiding others? Do you possess a minimum of one year of ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver / Home Care Aide
  • Honor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Our caregivers are Care Professionals. They provide an invaluable service to aging adults. We encourage our Care Profess...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Special Education RISE Co-Teacher - IDEA South Flores College Prep (Immediate Opening)
  • IDEA Public Schools
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Description Role Mission: The Special Education Co-Teacher position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable ex...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow
  • KidsCare Home Health
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Overview: KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist owned and operated home health company. We are seeking to immedi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Immediate Openings - Caregiver
  • Honor
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Our caregivers are Care Professionals. They provide an invaluable service to aging adults. We encourage our Care Profess...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Bcba) IN Home SAN Antonio
  • Centria Autism
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Centria Autism is the largest provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (AS...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Weekday Caregiver - Fair Oaks!!!
  • Always Best Care
  • San Antonio, TX
  • We are looking to add a trustworthy and caring caregiver to our team, especially for weekday shifts. As a weekday caregi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

San Antonio (/ˌsæn ænˈtoʊnioʊ/; from Spanish, "Saint Anthony"), officially the City of San Antonio, is the seventh-most populous city in the United States, and the second-most populous city in both Texas and the Southern United States, with more than 1.5 million residents. Founded as a Spanish mission and colonial outpost in 1718, the city became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas in 1731. The area was still part of the Spanish Empire, and later of the Mexican Republic. Today it is the state's oldest municipality. The city's deep history is contrasted with its rapid rec...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$54,306 to $67,468
San Antonio, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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