Recreational Therapist - Acute
| Facility | Spring View Hospital |
| Location | Lebanon, KY |
| Career Area | Therapy |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job Shift | Day |
| Date Posted | 08/11/2025 |
| Job ID | #308897 |
Recreational Therapist
Spring View Hospital
Full Time / Days
Your experience matters
At Spring View Hospital-BHU, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As the Recreational Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Connect with our Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Melissa Gilbert by email [email protected], text 615-324-9804 or via phone 629-257-6058 or simply schedule a time and date that works best for you by clicking the link below.
How you'll contribute
The Recreational Therapist Performs structured evaluations and develops a treatment plan in conjunction with primary care counselor using therapeutic, recreational, and leisure activities.
Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.
Pre-certifies patient care.
Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.
Conducts ongoing reviews to authorize continued care.
Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary treatment team utilizing assessment date from the Interdisciplinary Assessments.
Updates Treatment Plan weekly or more often as needed.
Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.
Assists with development of discharge plan in timely and documented standards.
Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required.
Master's Degree preferred.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification
BLS required Handle with Care (within 3 months of hire)
Current Recreational Therapist license.
One year of experience in Recreational Therapy in a hospital setting preferred, experience in treatment planning and implementation highly desirable.
About us
Spring View-BHU is a 12-bed unit located in Lebanon, Ky, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
Spring View Hospital-BHU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spring View Hospital-BHU is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.