What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Recreational Therapist - SPARC Guilderland position at St. Peter's Health Partners?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
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
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
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.
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
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
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 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.
Salary : $23 - $32