Recreation/Recreational Therapist - $25+ per hour

Tenet Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA, United States
Full-time

Tenet Massachusetts is seeking a Recreation / Recreational Therapist for a job in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Recreation / Recreational Therapist
  • Discipline : Therapy
  • Duration : Ongoing
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift : 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type : Staff

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs responsible professional work in the evaluation, planning and implementation of Therapeutic Recreation programs to increase, maintain or restore functions, maximize or prevent disability and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels in the areas of leisure education, adaptive recreation, and recreational activities.

Initiates assessment and develops goal-oriented treatment plan based on patient's individual needs and abilities. Works within an interdisciplinary team in the completion of the recreational therapy plan of care, with evaluation of a patient's pre-morbid leisure lifestyle and provides goals and objectives directed at a therapeutically designed recreation / leisure-oriented treatment which assists patients in attaining optimum level of functioning.

As needed, develops, and implements diversionary activity program. Supports efforts for patient's social integration during rehabilitation stay.

Onboarding Process : Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required : Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration or an equivalent program.

Preferred : 1 year Recreation Therapist experience.

Required : Certification-eligible by the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation / Activity Certification (CTRS) or National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or hold a Master's Degree in related field (i.

e. Music Therapy, Art Therapy)

Tenet Massachusetts Job ID .

About Tenet Massachusetts

Facilities :

Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA

MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham, MA

Leonard Morse Hospital - Natick, MA (part of MWMC)

MA - SVH

Tenet's Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality health care to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home.

We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements.

Among the distinctions that we have received include our designations as a Blue Distinction Center for

Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in state-of-the-art treatments like our CyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program which offers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges.

Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital in Cardiology in the state and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties, and help support the overall health of our community.

MA - MWMC

Tenet's MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893.

MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community.

At Framingham Union Hospital, you'll find comprehensive health care services for your entire family including 24-hour

emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments, and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high risky pregnancy care.

MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care.

Our skilled cardiac team has been recognized as one of Healthgrades' America's 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023.

At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • 6 days ago
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