TN Visa Certified Recreational Therapist Jobs
Certified Recreational Therapist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican citizens. Employers filing a TN petition need proof of your CTRS credential, a baccalaureate in recreational therapy, and a qualifying job offer. Canadian applicants can secure TN status at the port of entry with no lottery.
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Full Time 0800-1630
Your experience matters
At Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Recreational Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Recreational Therapist who excels in this role:
- Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.
- Pre-certifies patient care. Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.
- Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team utilizing assessment data from the Interdisciplinary Assessments.
- Updates Treatment Plan weekly or more often as needed.
- Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.
- Assists with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards.
- Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification, tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
Certifications: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, BLS required.
Licenses: Current Recreational Therapist license.
Minimum Work Experience: One year of experience in Recreational Therapy in a hospital setting preferred, experience in treatment planning and implementation highly desirable.
More about Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center that has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health - Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.
Highpoint Health - Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.
Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Recreational Therapist
Full Time 0800-1630
Your experience matters
At Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Recreational Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Recreational Therapist who excels in this role:
- Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.
- Pre-certifies patient care. Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.
- Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team utilizing assessment data from the Interdisciplinary Assessments.
- Updates Treatment Plan weekly or more often as needed.
- Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.
- Assists with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards.
- Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification, tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
Certifications: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, BLS required.
Licenses: Current Recreational Therapist license.
Minimum Work Experience: One year of experience in Recreational Therapy in a hospital setting preferred, experience in treatment planning and implementation highly desirable.
More about Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center that has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health - Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.
Highpoint Health - Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.
Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Certified Recreational Therapist
Verify your CTRS credential is active
TN visa status for recreational therapists requires a valid Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist credential from NCTRC. Confirm your certification is current before applying, because a lapsed CTRS disqualifies the petition regardless of your degree.
Target healthcare systems over outpatient clinics
Hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities file TN petitions more routinely than small outpatient practices. Filter your search toward employers with dedicated HR or legal teams familiar with USMCA professional visa filings.
Request a TN support letter that matches CBP categories
Ask your employer to draft the offer letter using the exact USMCA occupational language for recreational therapist. Mismatched job titles or vague duty descriptions are a leading reason CBP officers ask additional questions at the Canadian border.
Search TN-sponsored positions through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find recreational therapist roles where employers have indicated TN visa sponsorship availability. Filtering by sponsorship willingness upfront saves weeks of back-and-forth with HR teams unfamiliar with the process.
Clarify consular versus port-of-entry filing early
Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate and are subject to an annual TN allocation, so confirm visa availability with your employer before accepting an offer. Canadian citizens can proceed directly to a port of entry, skipping the consular queue entirely.
Prepare a credential equivalency letter if your degree title differs
Degrees titled recreation studies, therapeutic recreation, or kinesiology with a therapy concentration may require a credential evaluation letter confirming equivalency to a U.S. baccalaureate in recreational therapy before CBP will accept the petition at the port of entry.
Certified Recreational Therapist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Certified Recreational Therapist role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Recreational therapist is a listed USMCA profession, meaning Canadian and Mexican citizens with a baccalaureate degree in recreational therapy and an active CTRS credential can obtain TN status. The employer provides the job offer and support letter, but no government petition is filed on your behalf separately for Canadians entering at the border.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for recreational therapist positions?
The TN visa has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadian citizens, and can be obtained same-day at a port of entry for Canadians. H-1B visa requires entering a randomized lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection chance, a multi-month wait, and employer-paid petition fees. For Canadian recreational therapists, TN is faster and more predictable than pursuing H-1B sponsorship.
Where can I find recreational therapist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists recreational therapist roles specifically filtered for TN visa sponsorship eligibility, so you can identify employers already open to the process without cold-approaching HR teams. Searching by sponsorship status upfront removes the most common early obstacle Canadian and Mexican applicants face when job hunting for this role.
What documents does my employer need to support a recreational therapist TN petition?
Your employer needs to provide a detailed offer letter stating your job title, duties, qualifications required, and intended length of employment. You supply your CTRS certification documentation and degree transcripts. Canadian applicants present these at the port of entry to CBP directly. Mexican applicants submit them as part of the DS-160 consular package before their visa interview.
Can I change recreational therapist employers while on TN status?
You can change employers, but your TN status is tied to your current petitioner. Canadians typically return to a port of entry with a new offer letter to receive a fresh TN annotation. Mexican TN holders need a new consular appointment. There is no grace period codified specifically for TN holders changing jobs, so coordinate your start date carefully with your new employer.