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Certified Recreation Therapist

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Glendale, California
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The posted compensation range of $32.32 - $48.07 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-476180 Employment Type Part Time Department Psych Acute Adult Hours/Pay Period 40 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Saturday - Sunday Remote No Category Mental Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Recreation Therapist, you'll improve patient well-being by designing therapeutic recreation programs, helping them develop skills and enhance quality of life.

Every day you'll assess needs, plan treatments, and lead engaging activities, collaborating with teams and documenting progress.

To be successful in this role, you need strong therapeutic recreation knowledge, creativity, and interpersonal skills.

  • Job Knowledge/Productivity: Completes position responsibilities following established guidelines & protocols within the appropriate time frame.
  • Completes work within an acceptable time frame, avoiding incidental overtime.
  • Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and optimally use work time.
  • Ensures accuracy and completeness in job tasks.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of increased workload and high stress.
  • Demonstrates good judgement in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.

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Job Requirements

Required: 

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • One (1) year of experience in Mental Health in an acute hospital setting required.
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
  • AHA BLS

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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