Recreational Therapist - FT, Days

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Mercy Hospital Southeast Until 10/5/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

Position Details:

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

Days

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:

Why Mercy?

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.

About this role

Summary

Plan and direct activities to improve psychiatric patients' physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

Job title

Recreational Therapist - FT, Days

Experience level

less than one year

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Mercy Hospital Southeast, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

interpersonal skillsanalytical skillsorganizational skillstherapy planningpatient assessment

Preferred skills

patient progress evaluationtherapy plan design

Specializations

recreation therapymental healthpatient well-being
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site
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