Recreational Therapist - PRN
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Recreational therapists employed in Texas earn a median of $30.04 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).
Workplace injuries
Methodist Richardson Medical Center in RICHARDSON reported 80 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,435,184 hours worked: 4.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Medicare gives Methodist Richardson Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Texas's hospitals average 3.4). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Texas hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Hours of Work
8a-4p
Days Of Week
M-F, some weekends
Work Shift
PRN (United States of America)
Job Description
Your Job:
In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients by planning and directing medically approved recreational programs.
Your Job Requirements
- Completion of formal training related to activity therapy required
- Certified Therapy Recreation Specialist or Occupational Therapist preferred
- Current Basic Life Support through American Heart Association
Your Job Responsibilities
- Communicate clearly and openly
- Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
- Be accountable for your performance
- Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
- Take initiative for your professional growth
- Be engaged and eager to build a winning team
Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned
Magnet®-designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
From Methodist Health System (Dallas)'s job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Methodist Health System (Dallas)
Faith-based health system based in Dallas, with 13 (source: Methodist Health System, About Methodist Health System) hospitals through ownership and affiliation and more than 2,500 (source: Methodist Health System, About Methodist Health System) physicians on its medical staff, serving North Texas. Source: Methodist Health System, About Methodist Health System
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