**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **Please log into myWORKDAY (http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** Recreational Therapist - Non-Certified - Lakewood Long Term Care - PRN 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** UH Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri **Department** Long Term Care Unit UHLMC **Position Type** Part time **Work Schedule** varied **Hours Per Week** 4 **Job Description** **Inspire healing through recreation.** We’re looking for a compassionate and creative **Non-Certified Recreational Therapist** to support therapeutic recreation programs that help adults and older adults build life skills, improve wellness, and enhance quality of life. You'll work closely with certified staff to implement engaging group and individual activities tailored to patient needs. **What You’ll Do:** + Evaluate patients and help develop recreational therapy care plans + Lead and adapt group and individual therapeutic activities + Collaborate with care teams in planning and progress updates + Maintain a safe and supportive environment + Assist with supervision of TR students, interns, and volunteers + Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development **Minimum Requirements:** + High school diploma or equivalent + Strong verbal and written communication skills + BCLS certification (if required by department) + Family Care Safety Registry + Valid driver’s license (if driving is required) **Preferred Qualifications:** + Associate’s degree or college coursework in a related field + One year of experience in recreation, human services, or healthcare **Ready to use recreation to empower healing and connection?** Apply now and help patients rediscover their strengths through meaningful engagement. **Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.** University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.