Recreational Therapist jobs in Springfield, 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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Radiation Therapist Radiation Therapist
  • Triage Staffing
  • Springfield, MA OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP
    Shift: 8H Days ( 8:00 AM-4:30 PM )
    Location: Springfield, MA
    Length: 13 weeks
    Weekly Hours: 40.0
    Beds:

    • 1 year acute care experience
    • Current ARRT certification
    • At least 2 years experience in specialty
  • 1 Month Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Springfield, 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...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • ATI Physical Therapy
  • East Longmeadow, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus and a $25,000 loan reimbursement. Stronger Together: ATI is the largest physical therapy company under one brand, growing to over 900 loc...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • ATI Physical Therapy
  • Springfield, MA PART_TIME
  • Overview This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus or a $25,000 loan reimbursement. Stronger Together: ATI is the largest outpatient physical therapy company under one brand, growing to ov...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • ATI Physical Therapy
  • Wilbraham, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus or a $25,000 loan reimbursement. Stronger Together: ATI is the largest outpatient physical therapy company under one brand, growing to ov...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Caretenders - Western Mass
  • Westfield, MA FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring for a Physical Therapist for our Home Health needs. Coverage area includes: Southwick, Agawam, Westfield, West SpringfieldAt Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of car...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Music) (34 Hour) (Office/On-site) - #240227-6892HC-001
  • State of Connecticut
  • East Windsor, CT
  • Introduction Are you a Certified Music Therapist? Are you passionate and want a fulfilling career? If so, we invite you ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health Aide or CNA - New $20/hr Starting Pay (up to $24/hr) Great Benefits! Health Insurance! Mileage Paid!
  • Fallon Community Health Plan
  • Springfield, MA
  • Overview Fallon Health Vaccination Requirements: To protect the health and safety of our workforce, members and communit...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinician (MSW, LMSW) - Adolescent Residential Behavioral Health
  • Hartford Healthcare
  • Ellington, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: May require evening and/or week...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinician (MSW, LMSW) - Adolescent Residential Behavioral Health
  • Hartford Healthcare
  • Stafford Springs, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: May require evening and/or week...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinician (MSW, LMSW) - Adolescent Residential Behavioral Health
  • Hartford Healthcare
  • South Windsor, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: May require evening and/or week...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinician (MSW, LMSW) - Adolescent Residential Behavioral Health
  • Hartford Healthcare
  • Staffordville, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: May require evening and/or week...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinician (MSW, LMSW) - Adolescent Residential Behavioral Health
  • Hartford Healthcare
  • Vernon Rockville, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: May require evening and/or week...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Music) (34 Hour)
  • State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services
  • East Windsor, CT
  • Rehabilitation Therapist 1 (Music) (34 Hour) Office/On-site Recruitment # 240227-6892HC-001 Location East Windsor, CT Da...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Springfield is located at 42°6′45″N 72°32′51″W / 42.11250°N 72.54750°W / 42.11250; -72.54750 (42.112411, −72.547455). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.1 square miles (85.7 km2), of which 31.9 square miles (82.5 km2) are land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), or 3.65%, are water. Once nicknamed "The City in a Forest," Springfield features over 4.0 square miles (10.4 km2) of urban parkland, 12% of its total land area. Located in the fertile Connecticut River Valley, surrounded by mountains, bluffs, and rolling hills in all cardinal directions, Spring...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$58,830 to $73,089
Springfield, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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