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Recreational Therapist

Tidal Health
Salisbury, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/19/2026

Why work at TidalHealth?

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you’ll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel. 

Recreational Therapist Position Summary

The Recreational Therapist provides individual and group therapeutic recreational services to patients as referred to address functional deficits. The Recreational Therapist screens patients, provides functional assessments, develops goals and modalities for patient treatment plans, and provides direct services for individuals and groups of patients.  They also communicate with patients based on an understanding of the developmental needs of the geriatric population.  A Recreational Therapist documents and reports patient progress to the treatment team. As needed, the Recreational Therapist assists in training, orienting, and evaluating the performance of recreational therapy interns and volunteers.

Recreational Therapist Position Requirements

  • Completion of an accredited bachelor of science degree program in therapeutic recreation group dynamics 
  • At least 3 months work experience.
  • Certification as a Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) at time of appointment and throughout tenure in position.

Recreational Therapist Benefits

Benefits: We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36 hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5 hours for standard shifts):  

  • Health: Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription  

  • Wealth: Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs  

  • Growth: $5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support  

  • Balance: Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance  

  • Income Protection & Leave: Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)  

  • Life & Security: Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more

Salary range: $42,619.20 - $63,918.40  Commensurate with experience 

Salary : $42,619 - $63,918

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