Senior Recreational Therapist

Req Number 174207Shift: Full Time, 8:00AM-4:00PMJob DescriptionPlans, implements and coordinates activities and interventions for the development, maintenance and expression of appropriate social and leisure lifestyles of patients admitted to the Unit. Performs a variety of duties involved in carrying out recreation programs in assigned areas and assists in planning programs. Provides guidance to the clinical Recreational staff and students.Job Responsibility Provides input for development of new programs for recreational therapy services. Guides the recreation therapy staff. Assists in the training of other recreation staff and volunteers. Develops an individual recreational regimen for each resident; provides documentation of all events that occur during the regimen. Performs and assists in overseeing the necessary recreational activities to enhance the quality of life for residents and rehabilitative patients. Coordinates staff and programs to assure resident needs are met without interruption. Ensures ordering, maintenance and storage of recreational supplies as appropriate. Plans and provides leisure educational activities. Assists the patient in acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for independent leisure and social activities; adjustment in community; decision-making ability, and appropriate use of free time. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Job Qualification Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Current Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed. 3-5 years of relevant experience, required. Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $66300.00-$98500.00/yearIt is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Created: 2026-03-10