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CoxHealth

Recreational Therapist Cert

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Springfield, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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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.

$62,377 / year median in Missouri

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Job Description

Recreational Therapist Cert CoxHealth - 3.6 Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Research Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description Facility:

Cox North:

1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802

Department:

1004

Psych Admin Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Hours:

1:30 PM - 10:00

PM Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times. Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group . Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits |

CoxHealth Job Description:

Provides supportive advocacy to patients and their families as part of an interdisciplinary health care team to overcome barriers to progression-of-care and facilitate a safe and coordinated discharge to the community.

Education:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in recreation with emphasis in therapeutic recreation or related field such as Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Creative Arts Therapy.

Experience:

Previous experience in mental health or age specific population preferred

Skills:

Good communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively in written format and/or oral presentations Strong analytical & problem solving skills; semi-independent in decision making Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment Exhibit initiative, responsibility & flexibility Must be able to initiate and understand research related to projects Learn and appropriately utilize all required computer applications, including but not limited to E-mail, Windows-based or Microsoft programs Ability to write effective documentation for processes and procedures. Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Appropriate assessment skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Preferred:

Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS)