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Recreation Therapist

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American Nursing Care

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United States , West Valley City

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

22.18 - 32.18 USD / Hour

Job Description:

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Job Responsibility:

  • Directs the therapeutic recreation program
  • Conducts individual and group therapies using recreation as a tool for building healthier coping skills, better use of leisure time, etc.
  • Assist the patient in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and coping with their mental illness

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Graduate degree with an emphasis in Recreational Therapy (Therapeutic Recreation)
  • One year of experience in an acute care setting
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 90 days of hire
  • CTRS certification upon hire or must obtain within six month of hire
  • Licensed as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRC) with the State of UT.
  • Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Nice to have:

  • Previous mental health experience preferred
  • Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills
What we offer:
  • medical
  • prescription drug
  • dental
  • vision plans
  • life insurance
  • paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement
  • retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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