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Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient

Recreational Therapist

Pay: $50,960/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Dallas, TX (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.

$50,985 / year median in Texas

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Recreational Therapist Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Outpatient - 3.6 Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time From $50,960 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Recreation therapy Bachelor's degree CTRS Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy

Full Job Description Overview:

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Dallas, TX Recreational Therapist Full Time Compensation depends upon candidate's years of experience and internal equity.

Starting salary:

$50,960.00 Benefits of becoming a Recreational Therapist with us: We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID) A 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Short and Long Term Disability Personal and Family Medical Leave Continuing Education Responsibilities:

There is an immediate opening for a dynamic, committed full-time recreation therapist for the outpatient Day Neuro and SCI Max Programs at Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas. We serve adults with acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries in an outpatient setting. The recreation therapist works in a team environment with a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and neuropsychologist to create a comprehensive rehabilitation program to meet the individual needs of the patient and family. The successful applicant will have experience working with adults with acquired brain injury/spinal cord injury; will have understanding of impact of brain injury and spinal cord injury on participation in leisure activities; will be able to create individualized treatment plans targeting return to leisure and community reintegration; and will demonstrate personal characteristics of creativity and flexibility.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required. Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required. Should have certified experience in a medical setting. #

BSWIR-Outpatient Additional Data:

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans