Licensed Recreational Therapist - PT

Recreational Therapist 

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus. Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of

who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.


A Brief Overview

Recreational therapist working in the Holy Name Pavilion

planning and conducting various therapies including art therapy, recreational

activities, pet therapy, music therapy, and group therapy to improve patients'

physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.


What you will do

• Monitor patient progress or responses to treatment
• Document/record patient progress, treatment plan
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop plan of care.
• Engage/Interact with patients/families to build rapport and provide treatment.
• Conduct various therapies (e.g. group, art, recreation, music, pet therapy)
• Support clinical staff and assist with basic patient needs (e.g. activities of daily living)
• Help patients to learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Help patients to reduce and cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
• Document and analyze patients’ progress to ensure that their goals are being met and to update/modify
• treatment plan accordingly.
• Obtain and maintain de-escalation certification. 

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy 

Experience Qualifications 

• 1-3 Years Recreational therapy, art therapy, group therapy, behavioral health 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Interpersonal Skills, Social Perceptiveness, active listening, monitoring, reading 
• Comprehension, critical thinking, judgment and decision making  

Licenses and Certifications 

License Recreational Therapist upon hire required

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $27.80 - $34.75

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.