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RECREATION THERAPIST

Full-Time

Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home

RECREATION THERAPIST

Join Our Team as a Recreation Therapist!
Location: Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home – Jamaica, NY
Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Salary: $33.82/hr. – $40.05/hr.  DOE

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients through creative and meaningful therapeutic programs? Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home, a CMS five-star rated, not-for-profit rehabilitation and long-term care facility, is seeking a full-time Recreation Therapist to join our dynamic team. Located on the campus of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, we are ranked in the 1st Quintile for Quality and pride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

What You’ll Do:

  • Plan, organize, facilitate, and promote innovative Therapeutic Recreation programs.
  • Assess and respond to the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of sub-acute/rehab patients.
  • Design age-appropriate activities that accommodate a variety of needs and abilities.
  • Transport residents safely to and from recreation areas.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to support individualized care plans.
  • Maintain accurate medical chart documentation, including assessments, care plans, and progress notes.

Tagged as: CTR, recreation aide

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy (or equivalent) plus minimum 2 years of therapeutic recreation experience.
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred.
  • Experience working with frail, medically fragile, or elderly populations.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
  • Ability to create and implement unique, engaging programs that enrich residents’ lives.
  • Familiarity with medical chart documentation and care planning (SigmaCare a plus!).

Why Join Us?
At Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home, your work matters every day. You’ll be part of a team that is recognized for quality and excellence, making a tangible difference in the lives of our residents.

Ready to Apply?
Send your resume to Ashley McGovern, Director of Recreation Therapy, at [email protected].
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