Recreational Therapist - Military Veterans
at HCA Healthcare
Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Recreational Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Recreational Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
We are currently looking for a Recreational Therapist to join our team. As our Therapist, you will assist patients in regaining or developing their highest functional level considering their impairments. You will also participate in the Performance Improvement Program as well as the educational and orientation programs. You will train support personnel too. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.
Your duties and responsibilities may include:
- You will perform evaluations and provide personalized therapeutic recreational programs to restore, remediate or rehabilitate a patient's physical, mental and emotional well-being.
- You will participate in rounding and proactively respond to patient needs to improve patient outcomes and positively impact overall patient experience.
- You will document patient activities and progress, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and modify it as necessary to improve treatment outcomes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Activities Therapy
- One year experience working in therapeutic recreation programs preferred
- Current CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), MT-BS (Music Therapist – Board Certified). ATR-BC (Art Therapist – Board Certified) or BC-DMT (Board Certified Dance /Movement Therapist
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) through AHA (American Heart Association)
- Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) required within 60 days of hire in Behavioral Health Unit
- Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills; ability to read/comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions; PC skills.
Job Summary and Qualifications
What qualifications you will need:- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Other-Fingerprint Required
- Bachelors Degree
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, or Art Therapist, or Music Therapist, or Advanced Activity Professional-BC (AAP-BC)
No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
For over 40 years, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital has been providing comprehensive healthcare services. We provide high-quality medical care. We also provide surgery, outpatient therapies, and acute care. With a team of skilled colleagues, it’s no wonder we have a reputation for excellence. The over 180-bed acute care hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We provide 24-hour Emergency Care, Behavioral Healthcare, and Cardiovascular Services. We also provide General Surgery and Imaging & Diagnostic Services. As South Tampa Hospital and ER, we provide high quality, advanced care. We are one of the best-performing hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. We believe excellent people make excellence happen. If this sounds like the type of meaningful work you’d like to be a part of, we hope you’ll consider our careers at South Tampa Hospital.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Recreational Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Tampa, FL

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