Recreational Therapist
- BLS
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Recreational therapists employed in Michigan earn a median of $29.66 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare gives Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital 1 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Michigan's hospitals average 3.0). 70% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 41% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Michigan hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Recreational Therapist - Full-Time 40 hrs./week - Day Shift
Eligible for Full-Time Benefits
Shift: Days 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The weekend coverage would be every 3rd weekend, and it would be the same for holiday coverage.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans.
Responsibilities
- Conducts patient assessments and establishes recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals.|
- Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions.|
- Coordinates therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups. Observes patient response and encourages socialization.|
- Provides patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community.
Required Qualifications
- BLS Provider certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience, Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Therapist specializing in Recreation credentialed from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
From Henry Ford Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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