Recreational Therapist
: Job Details :

**Building Location:**

Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth

**Department:**

13780 Therapeutic Recreation

**Job Description:**

Provides therapeutic recreation activities to persons served, infant to adult, including evaluation and assessment, treatment, education and consultation to improve persons served abilities to improve quality of life to their highest feasible level. Provides services as a part of a care team assembled to assure optimal customer service and clinical and financial outcomes, under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physician.

**Education Qualifications:**

**Qualifications:**

**Bachelor's degree required with a preference in therapeutic recreation or related field.**

**Licensure/Certification Qualifications:**

**Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 6 months of hire.**

**Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or eligible to obtain certification in less than 1 year.**

**Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health 's insurer.**

**Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:**

+ **Generous Paid Personal Leave:** Ensuring you have time to refresh and recharge.

+ **401(k) Savings Plan:** Contribute to your future, with an annual matching contribution from Essentia Health.

+ **Insurance Protection:** Multiple options for life and disability coverage to keep you and your family safeguarded.

+ **Invest in Your Education:** Our tuition reimbursement program is designed to fuel your professional growth.

+ **Supporting Families:** Experience seamless adoption processes with our adoption assistance program.

+ **Thrive with Our Wellness Program:** Prioritizing your well-being in all aspects of life.

+ **Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO):** Because work-life balance matters.

+ **Celebrate More:** Enjoy extra time off during paid holidays and only occasional weekends worked.

+ **Comprehensive Health Coverage:** Choose from a variety of plans, including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options, complemented by dental insurance.

**Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us!**

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**FTE:**

0.8

**Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:**

**Shift Rotation:**

Day Rotation (United States of America)

**Shift Start Time:**

Varies

**Shift End Time:**

Varies

**Weekends:**

Yes

**Holidays:**

Yes

**Call Obligation:**

No

**Union:**

**Union Posting Deadline:**

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