**Overview** **SSM Health Day Institute - Lake St. Louis, MO** **Recreational Therapist** **Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CRTS)** _Full Time - Set Schedule!_ _Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm_ **_Pay Range $20-29.73_** SSM Health Physical Therapy Rehab Network in the Greater St. Louis Area including our locations in Illinois (IL) is growing and has immediate openings for a Full-Time **Activity/Recreational Therapist (RT)** to plan, direct, and coordinate recreational-based treatment programs for patients in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation. **Position Details:** + Day shift Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm (Mon-Fri) + Position starts at $19/hr and goes up based on education and experience **Why Join Us?** + Reasonable working hours and expectations- We strive and encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering a manageable caseload expectation to provide the best care for all leading to a rewarding career + Work with a highly skilled compassionate and caring team + We are here for you! SSM provides great support at all stages of your career, your professional development, and offers great opportunities for growth + Excellent Orientation and Training Program + Recognized as “Top Workplaces” in St. Louis by St. Louis Post Dispatch **Overview:** _SSM Health Physical Therapy is the premier provider of comprehensive outpatient services! With a network of more than 70 outpatient physical therapy centers located throughout the St. Louis Metro area, SSM Health Physical Therapy specializes in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. Our team of more than 400 physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with our patient service specialists, focus on providing exceptional care and unparalleled customer service._ _SSM Health Rehabilitation Network's Day Institute Program offers a specialized, outpatient rehabilitation program in a flexible full-day format for individuals who can benefit from a comprehensive approach to recovery, but don't necessarily need rehabilitation in the acute hospital setting._ **Responsibilities** + Plans and implements appropriate recreation activities for patients in accordance with guidelines set by the organization, hospital and the profession. + Responsible for provision of therapeutic recreation intervention for an assigned caseload. + Ensures all patients are oriented to recreation therapy and provides hospital wide leisure, social and divergent programs. + Serves as an educator to patients on community resources. **Qualifications** + Education: Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation required. + Certification: Current national certification from NCTRC as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or eligible to take exam required. **Additional Data** ***Generous benefits package including:** + Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage + Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID) + A 401(k) retirement plan with company match + Short and Long Term Disability + Personal and Family Medical Leave + Excellent Orientation Program ****We have been recognized numerous times by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis!**** _**Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans_ Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/326332/recreational-therapist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=1374627814) Share this job **Job ID** _326332_ **Experience (Years)** _1_ **Category** _Therapy - Other_ **Street Address** _2 Harbor Bend Ct., Suite 102_