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BestNest Management

Certified Recreational Therapist $2,800 Per Week

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $70/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Sacramento, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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.

$74,278 / year median in California

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Hello Optimum Specialist is currently seeking to contract a Recreational Therapist to provide services at a Correctional Facility in

Ione, CA OR Represa, CA Rate:

$70 per hour (1099) $2,800 per week, $11,200 Per month,

Contract:

6-month assignments with the high chances of extension. for another 3, 6, or 12 months If you would like to speak with another Recreational Therapist to see their day-to-day, we can make that happen.

Location and Schedule :

MON - FRI

7am - 3:30pm (30) | Mon-Thur OR Tue-Fri Inquire about working 2x10, 3x10, 4x10 schedule Job Duties for

Recreation Therapist:

Develop and implement specialized recreation therapy services to Patient-Inmates Participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) Evaluate recreation therapy needs for Patients-Inmates with particular attention to activities of daily living, communication skills, physical exercise, and positive coping strategies. Other duties, as assigned by Institution. Requirements for

Recreation Therapist:

1 year experience (Not Required) or

NEW GRADS

are welcome to APPLY as a Recreation Therapist Active NCTRC or CBRPC Certification/License (REQUIRED) BLS from (American Heart Association) (REQUIRED) For additional information, or to be submitted to the position please contact a Healthcare Recruiter NOE at (310) 902-8538 Text or Call. Apply today and get a call within 24hrs !!!

Pay:

$70.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Relocation assistance Application Question(s): Are you licensed with

NCTRC OR CBRTC

(REQUIRED)

Experience:

Recreational Therapist:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

BLS from AHA (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person