Full Time Recreational Therapist - SPARC Guilderland
About The Position
Full Time - Recreational Therapist - SPARC Guilderland If you are looking for a full time position in Recreational Therapy, this could be your opportunity. Here at SPARC Guilderland, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places. Position Highlights: Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development What you will do: Our Recreation Therapists will employ leisure activities to help patients engage and improve their minds, body and spirits, through the use of games, sports, and craft. They are responsible for assessing, planning and implementing recreational services for patients as well as for recreational therapy group work. May be assigned a small caseload. We are looking for a committed recreational therapist with flexibility and exceptional clinical reasoning skills. What you will need: Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to therapeutic recreation Two years’ experience working with recreational programs preferred Experience working with behavioral health population preferred Certified recreation therapist preferred Pay Range: $23.40 - $32.15 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to therapeutic recreation
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience working with recreational programs preferred
- Experience working with behavioral health population preferred
- Certified recreation therapist preferred
Responsibilities
- assessing, planning and implementing recreational services for patients
- recreational therapy group work
- employ leisure activities to help patients engage and improve their minds, body and spirits, through the use of games, sports, and craft
Benefits
- Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
- Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
