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Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Recreational Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Mark's Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Recreational/Activity Therapist in Behavioral Health at our facility you will be joining a team that has a passion for creating positive patient interactions and a dedication to caring for the multi-faceted wellness of those we serve. In this role:
- You will develop and implement activities for patients to help foster self-awareness, increase social skills, and promote healthy creativity to effectively reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem, and manage behaviors.
- You will be responsible for assessing patient needs and completing patient assessments.
- You will plan and implement regular groups to meet the needs of patients.
- You will evaluate and document treatment goals and outcomes related to groups and patient involvement.
- You will review assessments and other activities performed by technicians and assist in the supervision and mentoring of Recreational Therapy interns and new Recreational Therapists.
- You will provide consultation to other hospital areas as directed by physician order, and under the supervision of the unit director.
What qualifications you will need:
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Bachelors Degree
- (MT-BC) Music Therapy - Board Certified, or (RecTherapy) Recreational Therapist, or (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Benefits
St. Mark's Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
For 150 years, St. Mark's Hospital has provided a full-spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utah's first hospital, St. Mark's team members uphold a rich tradition of patient-centered, top-quality care at our 308 plus bed hospital. St Mark's drives the development of some of the regions finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St. Mark's was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list. This is the eighth time this hospital has been recognized with this honor as one of the top performing Teaching Hospitals in the U.S.
St. Mark's has expanded emergency access to the communities we serve with two free standing emergency centers, Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center. Both locations have 10 plus patient rooms are staffed 24/7 by experienced board-certified emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams from St. Mark's Hospital. In addition to ER care, both facilities give comprehensive imaging services, including computerized tomography (CT scan), Xray, and ultrasound as well as a fully-equipped medical laboratory.
Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, St. Mark's sits in a picturesque and ideal location. From our hospital doors it's a quick commute to Salt Lake's urban and cultural benefits, and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utah's glorious national parks.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, 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 PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Recreational Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Mark's Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Recreational/Activity Therapist in Behavioral Health at our facility you will be joining a team that has a passion for creating positive patient interactions and a dedication to caring for the multi-faceted wellness of those we serve. In this role:
- You will develop and implement activities for patients to help foster self-awareness, increase social skills, and promote healthy creativity to effectively reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem, and manage behaviors.
- You will be responsible for assessing patient needs and completing patient assessments.
- You will plan and implement regular groups to meet the needs of patients.
- You will evaluate and document treatment goals and outcomes related to groups and patient involvement.
- You will review assessments and other activities performed by technicians and assist in the supervision and mentoring of Recreational Therapy interns and new Recreational Therapists.
- You will provide consultation to other hospital areas as directed by physician order, and under the supervision of the unit director.
What qualifications you will need:
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Bachelors Degree
- (MT-BC) Music Therapy - Board Certified, or (RecTherapy) Recreational Therapist, or (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Benefits
St. Mark's Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
For 150 years, St. Mark's Hospital has provided a full-spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utah's first hospital, St. Mark's team members uphold a rich tradition of patient-centered, top-quality care at our 308 plus bed hospital. St Mark's drives the development of some of the regions finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St. Mark's was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list. This is the eighth time this hospital has been recognized with this honor as one of the top performing Teaching Hospitals in the U.S.
St. Mark's has expanded emergency access to the communities we serve with two free standing emergency centers, Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center. Both locations have 10 plus patient rooms are staffed 24/7 by experienced board-certified emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams from St. Mark's Hospital. In addition to ER care, both facilities give comprehensive imaging services, including computerized tomography (CT scan), Xray, and ultrasound as well as a fully-equipped medical laboratory.
Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, St. Mark's sits in a picturesque and ideal location. From our hospital doors it's a quick commute to Salt Lake's urban and cultural benefits, and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utah's glorious national parks.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, 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 PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in recreational therapy assistant jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or a related therapeutic field
- Supervised clinical hours under a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Experience facilitating therapeutic programs for older adults or rehabilitation patients
- Ability to document patient progress using electronic health records or charting systems
- CPR and first aid certification current at time of hire
- Knowledge of activity assessment tools and individualized treatment plan support
Tips for Your Recreational Therapy Assistant Job Search
List your CTRS supervision hours clearly
Many recreational therapy assistant roles require documented hours under a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Break out your supervised hours by setting and population on your resume so hiring managers can verify eligibility at a glance.
Highlight population-specific program experience
Employers in memory care, pediatric rehab, and behavioral health want to see the exact populations you've worked with. Name the diagnoses, age groups, and program types you facilitated rather than listing generic activity planning duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists recreational therapy assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting not just title
Job titles vary widely across skilled nursing, acute care, and community-based settings. Search by facility type alongside the job title to surface openings that match your clinical background and avoid roles that require a different specialization than yours.
Prepare scenario answers about treatment planning
Interviewers in this field routinely ask how you would adapt a recreational program for a patient with a specific cognitive or physical limitation. Prepare two or three concrete examples from your experience that show assessment, modification, and outcome documentation.
Follow up referencing your credentials and availability
If you haven't heard back within ten business days of applying, send a brief follow-up that restates your CTRS supervision status or any relevant certification and confirms your start date availability. Hiring coordinators in care facilities prioritize candidates who are ready to start quickly.
Recreational Therapy Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most recreational therapy assistants?
The most active employers for recreational therapy assistants right now are State of New Mexico, Allied Services, and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, and the most openings are in New Mexico, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation hospital networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many recreational therapy assistant jobs are remote?
About 0% of recreational therapy assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most positions in this field. Remote opportunities are most common in telehealth-supported mental health programs and administrative or program coordination roles within larger healthcare organizations.
How do you become a recreational therapy assistant?
Start by completing an associate or bachelor's degree program in recreational therapy or a closely related field such as therapeutic recreation. Accumulate supervised clinical hours under a licensed or certified recreational therapist during your program's internship requirement. After graduation, pursue state-specific registration if your state requires it, and maintain CPR certification. Many employers also expect familiarity with electronic health record documentation before hire.
Can you get hired as a recreational therapy assistant with little experience?
Yes, entry-level recreational therapy assistant positions are available, particularly in skilled nursing facilities and adult day programs that value clinical hour completion over paid work history. Emphasize your internship population and any volunteer work in therapeutic settings on your application. Facilities with high turnover in activities departments are especially open to candidates who can demonstrate supervised hours and a willingness to work varied shifts.
What does the recreational therapy assistant interview process look like?
Most recreational therapy assistant interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your clinical hours, care setting experience, and credential status. An in-person interview typically follows, often including a brief facility tour and scenario-based questions about adapting activities for patients with cognitive or mobility limitations. Some employers ask candidates to observe or briefly co-facilitate a session before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to recreational therapy assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to recreational therapy assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, care setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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