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Aya Healthcare, Inc.

Travel Recreational Therapist - Make $1,854 - $2,084/week (Job #3432090)

Pay: $1,854–$2,084/wk

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Avondale, AZ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$66,182 / year median in Arizona

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Travel Recreational Therapist

Make $1,854
$2,084/week (Job #3432090) Aya Healthcare, Inc. $1,854.00
$2,084.

00 / wk life insurance, sick time, 401(k) United States, Arizona, Avondale Aug 20, 2026 Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Recreational Therapist in Avondale, AZ. We'll work with you to build the healthcare career of your dreams. Whether you want a job close to home or across the country, we've got you.

Job Details Profession:

Therapy/Rehabilitation

Pay:

$1854 to $2084 weekly

Assignment Length:

13 weeks

Shift:

Days

Schedule:

5, 8-Hour 08:00

16:30

Openings:

Start Date:

09/14/2026

Charting System:

PinPoint

Experience:

Year Facility & Unit Information Facility Type:

Psychiatric Aya Delivers:

The most jobs in the industry. We have the largest and most reliable job database, which means the jobs you see are open, updated in real time and ready for you! Competitive advantage over other agencies. Front-of-the-line access through our direct facility relationships

many with quick (even same-day) offers, giving you the best chance of securing your ideal opportunity.

Expedited licensing and streamlined compliance. An industry-leading on-time start rate and strong relationships with boards of nursing across the country to accelerate the process in all 50 states. Expert career guidance. A dedicated recruiter to help you achieve your dream career. Travel, per diem, permanent

we have the reach and access to get you the jobs you want, and the expertise to help you realize your long-term goals.

A best-in-class support system and an exceptional experience. Enjoy accurate, weekly pay, and an entire team dedicated to your happiness on assignment, 24/7. Plus, you get everything you expect from the largest healthcare staffing company in the industry: Exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment. Want to take time off? Keep insurance coverage for up to 24 Days between assignments. A generous 401(k) match. Paid company housing (we'll help you bring your pets along, too!) or a generous housing stipend, if eligible. Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Aya's general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling. Access to unlimited continuing education units online. Licensure, relocation and other reimbursements, when applicable. Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements. Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer and welcomes all to apply.