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Recreation Therapist

Gundersen Health System
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We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Recreation Therapist to join our Medical Specialties team. The ideal candidate will utilize therapeutic recreation to enhance the physical, emotional, and social well-being of patients. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote recovery and improve quality of life.

 

What's Available:

  • 1. 0 FTE = 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday with some flexibility in hours every day. Generally, 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Weekends optional depending on unit activities. No holidays.
  • Starting pay is $23.41/hour plus more for experience

 

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) within 6 months of hire date
  • Valid Driver's License (DL)
  • 1 year previous experience in healthcare

 

What You'll Get:

  • A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
  • Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Continuing Education, and our Career Development Center
  • Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwest
  • Experience working with patients with Neuro-Psych diagnoses (i.e. dementia, autism, Huntington’s, geropsychiatry) as well as Med-Psych diagnoses (i.e. substance abuse, withdrawal and behavioral health diagnosis) 

 

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.