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Byrne Dairy

Recreation Therapist

Oneida, NY · On-site

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Recreation Therapist

Rome, NY · On-site

$53K - $68K/yr

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NEW RECREATIONAL THERAPIST

Coalinga, CA · On-site

$58/hr

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New York State Civil Service

Recreation Therapist

Rome, NY · On-site

$53K - $68K/yr

NCTRC.org. Or 4. current licensure by NYS as a Creative Arts Therapist. For information about licensure, visit www.op.nysed.gov or call (518) 474-3817. *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for nctrc in the United States is $98,627.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an NCTRC?

An NCTRC job refers to a position held by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) who has been certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). These professionals use recreational activities to help individuals improve their physical, emotional, and social well-being. They work in settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and community programs. Their responsibilities include assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic activities to enhance quality of life.

What are the daily responsibilities of an NCTRC?

As an NCTRC-Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, your daily routine typically includes assessing client needs, developing individualized recreation therapy plans, and facilitating therapeutic activities such as arts, music, sports, or community outings. You will also be responsible for documenting client progress, collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams, and possibly supervising or mentoring other recreation staff. The role often involves adapting activities to meet diverse abilities and regularly evaluating program effectiveness. Successful CTRSs balance direct client interaction with administrative tasks, creating an engaging, supportive environment that fosters rehabilitation and personal growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for an NCTRC?

To thrive as an NCTRC-Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), you need comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles, client assessment, and intervention planning, backed by a relevant bachelor's degree and national certification from NCTRC. Familiarity with documentation systems, adaptive recreational equipment, and activity planning software is often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, creativity, and patience set exceptional CTRSs apart. These abilities ensure effective client engagement, tailored interventions, and measurable progress toward improved quality of life for individuals with disabilities or illnesses.

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Infographic showing various Nctrc job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 13% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,627 per year, or $47.4 per hour.

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Mars, PA • On-site

Lutheran SeniorLife
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Overview

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Full-time, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Located in Mars, PA.

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

St. John Community allows older adults to move through a continuum of care from residential living to skilled nursing, depending on the need.  When you provide care for older adults, you're helping families keep the people they love healthy, happy and safe.  We encourage job growth and advancement opportunities while providing flexibility to meet your individual needs.

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist works under broad supervision to assist in directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program.  Directing the activity program includes scheduling of activities, both individual and groups, implementing and/or delegating the implementation of the programs, monitoring the response and/or reviewing/evaluating the response to the programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident and making revisions as necessary.  Responsible for assessment, care planning and implementation of the care plan for residents of St. John Community.

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Recreation Therapy, or equivalent experience as required by the NCTRC Board to achieve certification or B.S. in Art, Music or related therapy discipline.
  • Certification required: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), Music, Art.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers a variety of benefits to employees and their families, as applicable, including but not limited to:*based on employment status*

  • Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
  • Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) health benefits solution. ICHRA provides larger flexibility and customization in medical plan options while still providing the tax benefits of a group plan.
  • Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability plans.
  • Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates, including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
  • Employer-sponsored child care benefits.
  • Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan
  • FSA availability, depending on the individual health plan selected
  • Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees
  • Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

ShiftDaylightTypical Work Hours8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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