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Westchester Medical Center

Recreation Therapist

Pay: $66,726/yr

Posted: 07/10/2026

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks 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.

$63,216 / year median in New York

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:

Recreation Therapist Company:

MidHudson Regional Hospital City/State:

Poughkeepsie, NY Category:

Allied Health Prof/Technical Department:

Mental Health Serv.

Union:

No Position:

Per Diem Hours:

M-F:

Flexible Hours between 8:30am-5:00pm and weekend flexibility

Shift:

Day, Evening Req #: 48496

Posted Date:

Jul 10, 2026

Hiring Range:

$32.08/HR External Applicant link Internal Applicant link

Job Details:

The Recreation Therapist will provide therapeutic individual and group activities to the patients of Mental Health Services. The Recreation Therapist will develop and implement appropriate leisure and social activities to patients having psychosocial dysfunction. The Recreation Therapist will provide input on the interdisciplinary treatment team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary treatment team. Develops an individualized therapeutic activity schedule with input from the treatment team and patient, which reflects the patient's needs and functional level. Provides individual and group activities to patients while maintaining a safe environment and in accordance with a program schedule. Completes individual assessment, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with regulations and established time frames. Participates in departmental divisional QA&I activities and planning. Complies with all RT, MHS, and BH policies and procedures. Participates in staff and team meetings Serves as brand ambassador by upholding the WMCHealth Mission, Vision, and CARE values and promoting excellence in the patient experience, during every encounter.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year experience working in the Mental Health field, required

EDUCATION

Associates Degree with major in Human Services / Recreation and / or Art or Music preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS N/A OTHER

Knowledge of theory and techniques of activities therapy Ability to plan and perform therapeutic activities ulitizing a variety of media

About Us:

MidHudson Regional Hospital MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley's most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area's only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries. External Applicant link Internal Applicant link