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)
Are you a college student seeking to gain some experience in special education this summer? You have come to the right place! We are actively hiring summer employees. Apply now to secure an amazing summer opportunity to build your future career.
The Recreational Education Center (The "REC") is HIRING! Our program is designed to "bridge the autism gap". Following the principles of applied behavior analysis, we seek to provide individualized services to minimize gaps in client programming/schedules to ensure maximum growth and progress.
Come join our team and watch this growth happen!
Our team is hiring for full and part time behavior therapists. Join our team and receive extensive training and have a blast doing it. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm for working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
Flexible hours, daily laughs, amazing collaboration and room for growth within the company.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 10 per week
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Work Location: In person