Therapist, Recreational (Geriatrics)
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join One Brooklyn Health as a Recreational Therapist (Geriatrics) – Weekend Day Included in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Plans, organizes, and directs recreational programs for patients with the objective of improving their physical, mental, and social well being. Responsibilities Organizes AND Leads Special And Ongoing Therapeutic Recreation Programs (E.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join One Brooklyn Health as a Recreational Therapist (Geriatrics) – Weekend Day Included.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist plans, organizes, and directs therapeutic recreational programs to improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of patients. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical notes, managing activity calendars, and overseeing volunteers or student interns.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field and possess at least two years of experience in a nursing home or hospital setting. Proficiency in clinical documentation, such as MDS and CCP, is required, along with the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting and standing.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Geriatrics — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 28% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- Includes weekends