Recreation/Activity Therapist II

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📍 Joliet, IL, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

• Department: Recreational Therapy

• Schedule: Days, full-time, Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p

• Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center

• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

Responsibilities

Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

1.     Is Board Certified in Recreation Therapy(required) or Art Therapy or Expressive Arts Therapy (certification preferred) or related field.  

2.     Bachelor or master’s degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist Therapy or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.

3.     Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

 

 

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Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $22.58 to $32.70. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

 

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Where is the Recreation/Activity Therapist II position at primehealthcare located?
This Recreation/Activity Therapist II role at primehealthcare is based in Joliet, IL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Recreation/Activity Therapist II role at primehealthcare full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Recreation/Activity Therapist II role in the Clinical Professional department at primehealthcare.
Which team or department does the Recreation/Activity Therapist II at primehealthcare belong to?
This Recreation/Activity Therapist II position is part of the Clinical Professional department at primehealthcare. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Recreation/Activity Therapist II job at primehealthcare posted?
This Recreation/Activity Therapist II position at primehealthcare was posted on May 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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