Recreational Therapist

Trinity Health

. Coordinate activity and recreation therapy services to help patients recover from or adjust to illness or disability and address social problems .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeYpsilanti • Michigan • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating therapeutic activity and recreation services, including individualized program development and patient assessment. Proficient in managing budgets, supervising interns, and maintaining confidentiality while fostering effective communication with patients and treatment teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Therapeutic RecreationRecreation Therapy CertificationKnowledge Of Therapeutic And Rehabilitative RecreationAnalytical Skills For Program EffectivenessInterpersonal Skills For Effective Communication

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Hard Skills

Individualized Therapy Program DevelopmentPatient AssessmentBudget ManagementTherapeutic Activity InstructionCase Management Duties

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention To DetailInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Recreation Therapy CertificationCertification From National Association For Music Therapy

Industry Keywords

Therapeutic RecreationRehabilitationCommunity Reintegration ActivitiesLeisure EducationAdapted Sports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate activity and recreation therapy services to help patients recover from or adjust to illness or disability and address social problems
Confer with physicians and treatment team members to plan, develop, and implement individualized therapeutic activity and recreation programs
Observe and assess patients’ reactions, functional status, progress, and regression
Establish individualized therapy goals consistent with patient diagnoses
Schedule activity and recreation therapy activities consistent with treatment goals
Provide group and individual therapy, leisure education, adapted sports, social participation, and group interaction
Budget program funds and manage inventory, storage, replacement, vendors, supplies, and equipment
Instruct patients in therapeutic activities and observe physical, mental, and social progress
Document patient reactions and contribute progress reports for treatment team meetings
Maintain current knowledge through relevant literature, seminars, and conferences
Provide community reintegration activities involving hobbies, sports, and games
Perform case management duties as assigned, including discharge planning, referrals, insurance and family contacts
Train and supervise student interns and oversee recreation therapy aides as assigned
Maintain cooperative relationships, confidentiality, safety, quality patient care, and unit competencies
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation OR Music Therapy
Maintains appropriate current certification, such as recreation therapy certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), or certification and registration from the National Association for Music Therapy and the certification board for Music Therapists
Six to twelve months related experience
Knowledge of current theory and practice in therapeutic and rehabilitative recreation
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and treatment team members
Analytical skills to design therapeutic recreational activities, observe patient behaviors, evaluate program effectiveness, and administer an approved budget
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 50% of work time
Ability to maintain patient, physician, employee, and visitor confidentiality
Ability to perform duties safely and report hazards and unsafe practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Consideration 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