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Northwell Health

Recreational Therapist -FT - Day

Pay: $26.48–$50.49/hr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Sharon, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 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.

$59,304 / year median in Connecticut

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Description Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. Summary Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Education Skills Experience:

Masters of Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or related field or CTRS certification required. Art, Recreation or Activity Therapy licensure preferred. Three (3) or more years of previous experience in a behavioral health setting. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred. Strong written and verbal skills. Basic computer knowledge. Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of physical and occupational therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

Other Information:

Masters degree in related field or CTRS certification required.

Working Conditions:

Manual:

Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:

Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort:

Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment:

Generally pleasant working conditions

Company:

Sharon Hospital Org Unit:

938

Department:

Psych Unit Exempt:

No Salary Range:

$26.48 - $50.49 Hourly