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Certified Recreational Therapist PRN

Job in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listing for: Parkridge Valley
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 10000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Recreational Therapist PRN with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Valley Hospital, which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Responsibilities
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate medically approved recreation programs in a behavioral health environment.
  • Observe, analyze, and record patients’ participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
  • Participate in development of recovery plan to meet needs of patient based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
  • Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health‑promoting leisure activities such as games, arts and crafts and gardening.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams.
  • Obtain information from medical records, staff and the patient to assess patient’s capabilities, needs and interests.
  • Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patient’s rehabilitation and integrate into the community.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs.
  • Demonstrate knowledge to assess, plan, and evaluate care in coordination with the health care team across the continuum.
  • Assess and plan for the therapeutic leisure needs of the patient.
  • Plan and facilitate holiday and seasonal activities.
  • Plan and facilitate fundraisers for holiday and seasonal programming.
Qualifications
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, or (Rec Therapy) Recreational Therapist, or (MT‑BC) Music Therapy Board Certification.
Seniority Level
  • Entry level
Employment Type
  • Part‑time
Job Function
  • Health Care Provider
Industries
  • Hospitals and Health Care
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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