Recreational Therapist
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Job overview
Amergis is hiring a Recreational Therapist. A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for therapy patients and delivers skilled recreational therapy services in line with physician orders, ensuring comprehensive patient-centered treatment.
Key focus areas include Develop a plan of care for each therapy patient in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, Provide skilled recreational therapy services in accordance with physician orders, and Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.
Important skills include Therapeutic Recreation.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Full job description
A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team develops a plan of care for each therapy patient and provides skilled recreational therapy services in accordance with physician orders.
Minimum Requirements:
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At least one year of current experience in Recreation Therapy preferred
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) per state/client requirement
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Water Safety and Health Fitness Instructor certifications preferred
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Current CPR if applicable
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TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
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Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
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Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Allied
Job Function: Allied | Recreational Therapist | Recreational Therapist
Job Type: Contract - Part Time
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0277
Contract Duration: 36
Pay Rate: $540 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-08-12T00:20:31
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