Recreational Therapist

City/State

Suffolk, VA

First (Days)

Join the compassionate and patient-centered team at Sentara Obici Hospital
, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapist to help patients achieve their highest level of functioning and well-being through creative and therapeutic recreation programs.

At Sentara Obici Hospital
, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, teamwork, and holistic care. Located in the heart of Suffolk, Virginia
, our full-service community hospital combines advanced medical care with a warm, supportive atmosphere that fosters both professional and personal growth.

The Recreational Therapist plans and implements medically prescribed recreational therapy programs designed to enhance patients' cognitive, emotional, and physical health. Using a variety of assessment tools, you will evaluate patient needs and develop individualized plans of care that promote participation, independence, and quality of life.

You will lead both individual and group sessions, incorporating leisure education, adaptive activities, and therapeutic interventions that support the patient's overall treatment goals. The role also includes ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient progress while working closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care outcomes.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, Day Shift (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) | Flexible Hours

• Conduct individualized assessments and develop age-appropriate care plans
• Implement and adapt recreational therapy programs based on patient diagnosis, level of function, and cognitive ability
• Lead therapeutic activities and interventions to improve patients' emotional, physical, and social well-being
• Document progress, participation, and outcomes in accordance with clinical standards
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and therapy teams to support comprehensive patient care
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients in all therapeutic settings

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field (Required)
• Certified Recreational Therapist (CTRS) credential (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
• Behavioral Health De-escalation and Physical Intervention Training within 15 days of hire

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Onsite childcare options for employees
• Tuition assistance and continuing education support
• Opportunities for career advancement within Sentara Health
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on quality and compassion

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

If you're a creative, compassionate professional who believes in the power of therapeutic recreation to heal and empower, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Sentara Obici Hospital
.

Apply today to learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of patients through the power of recreational therapy.

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

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