RECREATION THERAPIST (BA)

Responsibilities

Recreational Therapist (RT)

Part Time Day Shift (24hrs-3 8hr shifts)

This part time opportunity at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center offers 24 hours per week, part time benefits, and a day shift schedule providing care in our Behavioral Health Department . There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors this April as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Our advanced hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550-car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

Much more is available at :

Looking for a Different Department or Shift? :

We are ready to open more beds and expand patient care to our community, so we need more Recreational Therapist dedicated to growing up with us!

Total Rewards for our Recreational Therapist (RT) include :

• Generous Tuition Assistance Program
• Tuition savings to continue your education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website :

What do our current Recreational Therapist (RT) value at Cedar Hill Regional & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Recreational Therapist (RT) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our leadership programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Recreational Therapist (RT) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companie. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the . States, Washington, ., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education Requirements : Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Expressive Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Dance / Movement Therapy.

Experience : One year of professional experience in any of the Expressive Therapy modalities, preferable in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

License / Certification : Current board certification or registration for Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR), Dance / Movement Therapy (R-DMT), Recreational Therapist (RT) required. State licensure required, only if applicable in the District of Columbia.