Recreational Therapist - part time

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children's Lexington has an opportunity for a part time Recreational Therapist to join our Child Life/Recreational Therapy team.

The Recreational Therapist provides comprehensive, purposeful, developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive family-centered recreation programs. The programs promote and maintain social, emotional, cognitive and physical skill development of the patient while promoting positive attitudes, confidence, and independence; thereby enhancing a child’s ability to lead a fulfilling lifestyle.

As a part of the interdisciplinary team, the Recreational Therapist provides individual therapeutic recreation services and group recreation programs for children and adolescents hospitalized for orthopedic and/or burn surgical intervention or long term rehabilitation programs.  In this position, you'll provide abundant play and normal life experiences to promote development, understanding and to alleviate misconceptions to allow an opportunity for positive growth experiences by the patient.

Education

Bachelors degree Recreational Therapy required

Master's degree in Recreational Therapy preferred 

Certification/Licensure

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required

Licensed or eligible to sit for licensure in state of practice (in states where applicable)
CPR/BLS required
Valid driver’s license required

Skills

1 years Pediatric Recreational Therapy experience preferred

Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.