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Recreational Therapist

SSM Health Physical Therapy
Charles, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2026 CLOSED ON 2/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist position at SSM Health Physical Therapy?

Overview

Position: Recreational TherapistÂ

Location: St. Charles, MOÂ

Type of Employment: Full-TimeÂ

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P

Compensation:$20/hour increases based on experience

Are you passionate about helping patients on their rehabilitation journey?

Do you enjoy working in an outpatient physical therapy setting?

Come join our team as a Recreational Therapist! In this role,

plan, direct, and coordinate recreational-based treatment programs for patients in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation.Â

Why Join Us

(benefits for full-time at 32 hours/week)

  • Start Strong Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition


  • Recharge & Refresh

    Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance



  • Your Health Matters

    Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings



  • Invest In Your Future

    Company-matching

    401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection

    Responsibilities

    • 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.

    Qualifications

    • Education: Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required.
    • Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

    OR

    National certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required to start

    Additional Data

    Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

    Salary : $20

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