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Recreational Therapist - Utica, NY, United States - Mohawk Valley Health System
Description
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or designee, the Recreational Therapist will engage patients in therapeutic activities. Recreational therapists will plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based medical treatment programs to help maintain or improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Core Job Responsibilities
Education/Experience Requirements
Required:Licensure/Certification Requirements
Required:Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 88948
Department PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1
Work Schedule SALARIED GENERAL
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $54k - $87k Annually
