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.
Find TN Visa Certified Recreational Therapist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 24+ Certified Recreational Therapist jobs
See all Certified Recreational Therapist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Certified Recreational Therapist roles.
Get Access To All JobsLocation:
Flower Hospital
Department:
Psychiatric Unit
Weekly Hours:
24
Status:
Part time
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Job Summary:
As a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, you will assess patient needs, skills and interests and develop Activity Therapy treatment goals. You will conduct, design, implement and adjust individualized and group programs to increase functional levels.
You will assess daily patient functioning, leisure and recreational needs and complete weekly treatment notes and update treatment plans. You will provide regular reports on patient progress, change in goals and any adjustments in behavior.
The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., B.Ed.)
- Skills: Must have interpersonal and verbal/ written communication skills necessary to work productively with patients, families, physicians, and a variety of personnel. Must possess critical thinking skills in order to collaborate in the provision and documentation of patient interactions and under stressful situations. Must be able to operate machinery. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer.
- Years of Experience: Three to five years’ experience in a comprehensive inpatient Psychiatric Unit (or comparable work experience).
- Certification: Must have CPR-BLS
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Skills: Individual, family and group therapy training and experience preferred.
- Certification: C.T.R.S. or "Expressive therapist" meaning an individual who provides treatment intervention through the use of such activities as art, music, dance; who is certified or registered by the national expressive therapist association, certification board for music therapists, American arts therapy association, 5122-14-01 3 American dance therapy association, or is licensed, certified or registered by another recognized state or national body to practice expressive therapy.
Benefits:
We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Location:
Flower Hospital
Department:
Psychiatric Unit
Weekly Hours:
24
Status:
Part time
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Job Summary:
As a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, you will assess patient needs, skills and interests and develop Activity Therapy treatment goals. You will conduct, design, implement and adjust individualized and group programs to increase functional levels.
You will assess daily patient functioning, leisure and recreational needs and complete weekly treatment notes and update treatment plans. You will provide regular reports on patient progress, change in goals and any adjustments in behavior.
The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.
REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., B.Ed.)
- Skills: Must have interpersonal and verbal/ written communication skills necessary to work productively with patients, families, physicians, and a variety of personnel. Must possess critical thinking skills in order to collaborate in the provision and documentation of patient interactions and under stressful situations. Must be able to operate machinery. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer.
- Years of Experience: Three to five years’ experience in a comprehensive inpatient Psychiatric Unit (or comparable work experience).
- Certification: Must have CPR-BLS
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Skills: Individual, family and group therapy training and experience preferred.
- Certification: C.T.R.S. or "Expressive therapist" meaning an individual who provides treatment intervention through the use of such activities as art, music, dance; who is certified or registered by the national expressive therapist association, certification board for music therapists, American arts therapy association, 5122-14-01 3 American dance therapy association, or is licensed, certified or registered by another recognized state or national body to practice expressive therapy.
Benefits:
We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
See all TN Visa Certified Recreational Therapist Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new TN Visa Certified Recreational Therapist Jobs.
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.