Posted 13 Aug 2026 (85 days ago) · Job 45656 · Read from the employer's Workday site, last checked 6 Nov 2026, 23:34 UTC

Recreational Therapist - FT, Days, BHU

Mercy · Mercy Hospital Southeast

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Full time
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On-site
EducationStated
['bachelor degree', 'professional certificate']

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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting

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  • Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapyrequired

    Bachelors degree in Recreation Therapy requiredfrom the posting

  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialistrequired

    Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialistfrom the posting

  • SAFE Level 2required

    SAFE Level 2 within 6 Months Of Hirefrom the posting

  • Interpersonal skillsrequired

    Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills are requiredfrom the posting

  • Analytical skillsrequired

    Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills are requiredfrom the posting

  • Organizational skillsrequired

    Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills are requiredfrom the posting

  • Recreation therapy experiencepreferred

    One to two yearsfrom the posting

Read the full posting as the employer wrote it

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:

BHU/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.

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