Recreational Therapist- FULL Time
$68,640–$79,040 year
On-siteFishers, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Design recreational therapy sessions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities based on their personal goals. Organize and direct adapted sports, dramatics, arts and crafts, and social activities to restore, remediate, and rehabilitate clients. Participate in interdisciplinary support planning and provide ongoing evaluation and follow-up for those on the Autism Spectrum or with developmental disabilities. This full-time, hourly role offers a minimum of $33.00 and includes benefits such as health insurance, mileage reimbursement, and conference funding. The position is community-based, available for immediate hire, and welcomes students preparing for board certification.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree focused on Recreational Therapy
- Certification through the national council for therapeutic recreation certification
- be able to legally work in the United States
- have a properly maintained vehicle with appropriate insurance
- be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- be able to walk, bend, squat, turn in the knees, back, wrist and shoulders and grasp with both hands
- be able to competently administer CPR/First Aid
- demonstrate proof of a negative TB screening
Desired Qualifications
- preferably have at least one (1) year of experience working with individuals with disabilities in integrated settings
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