Recreational Therapist jobs in Indiana

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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Recreational Therapist
  • New Wave Wellness
  • Bloomington, IN CONTRACTOR
  • New Wave Wellness is looking for a team of recreational therapists who have the ability to utilize community based interventions and techniques in order to improve the individual client's physical, social and emotional well-being. Your job as a recreational therapist for New Wave Wellness requires that you assist your individual client with finding leisure activities to help develop and/or further develop their skills as they may pertain to their daily living and more importantly their involvement within their communities.

    You will be working closely with the individual, their immediate team members and their community contacts to further their skills and community resources to help them achieve their highest level of independence possible.

    As a New Wave Wellness Recreational Therapist you will be held at a higher standard in order to help your clients reduce depression, stress and anxiety; recover basic physical and mental abilities; build confidence and socialize effectively.

    Interventions utilized include but are not limited to arts and crafts, dance, sports, cooking, games and etc...

    If this is something that you are passionate about, we want you on our team.

    Requirements:

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Must be organized
    • Possess strong documentation skills
    • Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation
    • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
    • Must have Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy from an accredited program
    • Maintain CTRS Certification, CPR/AED, First Aid
    • Pass background checks including but not limited to: county background checks, criminal background checks, OIG check, sex offender background checks and CNA checks.

    Pay:

    $30.00-37.00 per hour

    New Wave Wellness provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all contractors and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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Recreational Therapist
  • New Wave Wellness
  • Huntington, IN CONTRACTOR
  • New Wave Wellness is looking for a team of recreational therapists who have the ability to utilize community based interventions and techniques in order to improve the individual client's physical, so...
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Recreational Therapist
  • New Wave Wellness
  • Merrillville, IN CONTRACTOR
  • New Wave Wellness is looking for a team of recreational therapists who have the ability to utilize community based interventions and techniques in order to improve the individual client's physical, so...
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Recreational Therapist
  • New Wave Wellness
  • Rensselaer, IN CONTRACTOR
  • New Wave Wellness is looking for a team of recreational therapists who have the ability to utilize community based interventions and techniques in order to improve the individual client's physical, so...
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Recreational Therapist
  • New Wave Wellness
  • La Grange, IN CONTRACTOR
  • New Wave Wellness is looking for a team of recreational therapists who have the ability to utilize community based interventions and techniques in order to improve the individual client's physical, so...
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Recreational Therapist
  • New Wave Wellness
  • Greensberg, IN CONTRACTOR
  • New Wave Wellness is looking for a team of recreational therapists who have the ability to utilize community based interventions and techniques in order to improve the individual client's physical, so...
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RECREATION THERAPIST
  • LifeBridge Health
  • Randallstown, MD
  • RECREATION THERAPIST Randallstown, MD NORTHWEST HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm Allied ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RECREATION THERAPIST
  • LifeBridge Health
  • Baltimore, MD
  • RECREATION THERAPIST Baltimore, MD LEVINDALE HOSPITAL RECREATION Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm Allied Health 829...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • AvaMed Workforce
  • Tehachapi, CA
  • AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the mome...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Providence Health & Services
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Recreational Therapist San Pedro , California ReqID: 274393Job Category: RehabilitationWork Location: Providence Little ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • Recreational Therapist As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Med...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Therapist
  • Meaningful Day Services
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Do you have a passion for helping individuals with developmental disabilities? Are you looking for a rewarding career wi...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • TRUECORE BEHAVIORAL SOLUTIONS
  • Tampa, FL
  • Job Details Job Location Les Peters Academy - Tampa, FL Description The following is a composite representation of the a...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist
  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Victoria, BC
  • Overview "It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sin...
  • 2/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ (listen) is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of North America. Indiana is the 38th largest by area and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th U.S. state on December 11, 1816. Indiana borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south and southeast, and Illinois to the west. Before becoming a territory, various indigenous peoples and Native Americans inhabited Indiana for thousands of ye...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$54,605 to $67,847

Recreational Therapist in Hopkinsville, KY
Recreational therapists use arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings to help people who have disabilities and illnesses.
October 04, 2019
Recreational Therapist in Manchester, NH
A recreational therapist usually requires a bachelor’s degree in human anatomy, assessment, psychiatric and medical therapy, use of assistive devices and technology and the characteristics of illnesses and disabilities.
October 16, 2019
Recreational Therapist in Bradenton, FL
Recreational therapists are trained professionals that plan and assist patients in a variety of activities to enhance independent living skills, prevent secondary health conditions, and improve the quality of life.
November 17, 2019