Recreational Therapist - part time

Company: Shriners Children's
Location: Lexington
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Overview Shriners Children's Lexington has an opportunity for a part time Recreational Therapist to join our Child Life/Recreational Therapy team. The Recreational Therapist provides comprehensive, purposeful, developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive family-centered recreation programs. The programs promote and maintain social, emotional, cognitive and physical skill development of the patient while promoting positive attitudes, confidence, and independence; thereby enhancing a child’s ability to lead a fulfilling lifestyle. Responsibilities As a part of the interdisciplinary team, the Recreational Therapist provides individual therapeutic recreation services and group recreation programs for children and adolescents hospitalized for orthopedic and/or burn surgical intervention or long term rehabilitation programs. In this position, you'll provide abundant play and normal life experiences to promote development, understanding and to alleviate misconceptions to allow an opportunity for positive growth experiences by the patient. Qualifications Education Bachelors degree Recreational Therapy required Master's degree in Recreational Therapy preferred Certification/Licensure Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required Licensed or eligible to sit for licensure in state of practice (in states where applicable) CPR/BLS required Valid driver’s license required Skills 1 years Pediatric Recreational Therapy experience preferred Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.

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