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Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Saddle Brook, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Position: Recreational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Location: Saddle Brook, NJ

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN 8am - 4:30pm Weekdays and Weekends

Compensation: $32/hr Shift Differential

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

  • Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
  • Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

The Recreational Therapist plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization, hospital and the profession. Responsible for provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload. Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital wide leisure, social and divergent programs. Serves as an educator to patients on community resources.

Minimum Requirements

  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
  • Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in first 90 days of employment is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Acute Rehab preferred

Per Diem Requirement: Two (8 HR) shifts per month. At least one of those a weekend and one high need day (week day, weekend, or holiday).

Salary : $32

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