Recreational Therapist

A certified recreation Therapist is responsible for the delivery of services to patients within the Recreation Therapy Departments scope of service. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for assigned patient’s plan of care within the domain of Recreation Therapy. The Recreation Therapist must maintain standards of a professional therapist and must be able to provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Reports to the Inpatient Therapy Supervisor.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Therapeutic Recreation preferred.
• Eligible for, or currently certified as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation.

Licensure

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About Augusta Health :

Exceptional care, small town hospitality

Nestled in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest nonprofit community hospitals in America.

Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide top quality care with warmth and compassion. We offer many amenities so patients and families can be comfortable and close during difficult times. View Our Mission, Vision & Values.

If you are a resident of Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro, or surrounding areas, you can benefit from a variety of programs we host to promote good health.

If you are a dedicated healthcare professional, you will find exciting career opportunities at Augusta Health.

Quick Stats for 2023

Licensed for 255 beds

124 Medical / Surgical

14 Intensive Care Unit

18 Labor and Delivery

4 Pediatric

Non-traditional, Non-acute services

28 bed psychiatric unit

17 bed skilled nursing unit

8 bed rehab unit

Largest local private employer

Employees : 2,375+

Active Physicians : 225

APPs : 87

Volunteers : 290

Service Area : 200,000

AH Urgent Cares : 5

AH Practices : 49