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Recreation Therapist

Holy Cross Hospital West Valley West Valley City, Utah
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The posted compensation range of $22.18 - $32.18 /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 2025-443236 Employment Type Full Time Department Behavioral Health Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday Remote No Category Mental Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Directs the therapeutic recreation program. Conducts individual and group therapies using recreation as a tool for building healthier coping skills, better use of leisure time, etc. Assist the patient in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and coping with their mental illness.


Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Bachelor's or Graduate degree with an emphasis in Recreational Therapy (Therapeutic Recreation)

One year of experience in an acute care setting Previous mental health experience preferred Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills

BLS

CTRS Certification

Licensed as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRC) with the State of UT.

Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Where You'll Work

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

As one of the busiest ERs in Utah, Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley West is known for offering a broad spectrum of medical services and specialty clinics to care for the diverse healthcare needs of our growing community. We are on a mission to provide the highest quality health care services with compassion and respect and demonstrate this daily with proactive, focused, caring interactions that comfort, inform and promote healing among patients, families, and co-workers. We believe in doing what’s right. We treat our employees fairly, work hard, use resources wisely, and are constantly striving to improve the quality and safety of care we deliver to our patients.  We offer a Level III trauma center, STEMI cardiac receiving center, Certified stroke treatment center, and orthopedics specializing in helping athletes recover from sports related injuries.

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