The Recreational Therapist works under the supervision of the Manager, Administrative Supervisor and/or Director of Behavioral Services, and plans, organizes and directs activities and programs for psychiatric patients designed to improve their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
Location
Mercy Hospital Stoddard
1200 North 1 Mile Rd
Dexter, MO 63841
Hours/Schedule
Full-Time (40-hrs per week)
Department/Shift:
Therapy/Full-Time
Education: Bachelors degree in Recreation Therapy required.
Licensure:
Experience: Less than one year.
Certifications: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. SAFE Level 2 within 6 Months Of Hire.
Other: Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills are required in order to evaluate patient conditions, design therapy plans and assess patient progress.
Preferred Education:
Preferred Licensure:
Preferred Experience: One to two years.
Preferred Certifications:
Preferred Other:
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.
Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.
As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.
Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.
Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.
Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.
