Recreation Therapist
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This posting states $17–$18 an hour. Open recreational therapist jobs in New York post a median of $23.75 an hour, the middle half $19.25–$26.32, across 6 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Recreational therapists employed in New York earn a median of $31.50 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Type
Full Time
Recreation Therapist
St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join our growing team.
Recreation Therapist Job Description
- Responsible for planning and conducting group and individual recreation programs as assigned by the Director of Recreation
- Responsible for documenting program attendance and participation
- Facilitate independent activities for residents
- Assist residents to and from recreation programs
- All other tasks as assigned by the Director of Recreation
- Work as part of the care plan team in determining therapeutic objectives and goals.
- Create patient specific care plans
- Other duties as required
Recreation Therapist Qualifications/Requirements
- Experience working with the frail or elderly population.
- Experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services.
- Working knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the elderly population.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is a plus
Shift Needs: Full Time and Per Diem
An Equal Opportunity Employer
From St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 230 (source: Medicare Care Compare: St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in St James, NY, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and allied health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Based in St James, NYHires in New YorkPay on its listings: 54.5% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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