Recreation Therapist- Long Term Care (Full time, day shift)

Posted:
7/7/2026, 6:42:13 AM

Location(s):
Rochester, New York, United States ⋅ Seattle, Washington, United States ⋅ Washington, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Title:  Recreation Therapist

Department:  Long Term Care / Therapeutic Recreation 

Location:  Park Ridge Living Center- 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester NY 14626

Hours Per Week:  37.5 hours per week

Schedule:  8:30am-4:30pm & 11:00am-7:00pm, one weekend a month

Join Park Ridge Living Center, part of Rochester Regional Health, a CMS 5-Star facility named five times as one of the Best Nursing Homes in America. Provide care in home-like Wegman Cottages or our hospital-connected rehab unit while enjoying career advancement, shift differentials, overtime, full benefits, and tuition and student loan assistance—where your nursing excellence is valued every day. 

SUMMARY 
As a Recreation Therapist, your compassion and creativity assist in keeping our community physically and mentally healthy.

ATTRIBUTES

  • 1-2 years’ experience in recreation therapy required
  • Previous Recreational experience with the Aging population
  • Strong oral communication skills with a focus on exceptional customer service
  • Demonstrated ability of thorough documentation
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist preferred
  • If travel is required, NYS Driver’s License required

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Assessments. Completes a comprehensive assessment of client’s needs, restrictions, limitations, and preferences
  • Therapy. Develops and implements individual treatment programs and group Therapeutic Recreation programs
  • Documentation. Documents evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports, and other reports as required by the profession and the department


 

EDUCATION:

AS: Therapeutic Recreation (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$20.00 - $29.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.