Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Henry Ford Health
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Henry Ford Health
Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare
Job Title
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
About the Department
Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health¿s Jackson hospital campus, a cornerstone of care in mid-Michigan. Surrounded by the natural beauty of lakes and parks, our Jackson location offers a warm, community-focused environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Here, you¿ll work alongside compassionate professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a close-knit setting. Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the well-being of both patients and staff.
Role Overview
As a Therapeutic Recreation Spec, you will provide essential therapeutic recreation services to patients, helping them restore function, independence, and overall well-being. Your work will directly support patients referred for services, promoting health, wellness, and participation in life activities. This role is vital in reducing activity restrictions and enhancing the quality of life for those in our care.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, you¿ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a difference in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a team that¿s transforming lives every day.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare
Henry Ford Health operates a large Michigan health system that provides a full range of medical services through 13 acute-care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home health, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and more, along with health insurance and related retail. It delivers care via a network of hospitals and clinics offering primary, preventive, specialty, surgical, and rehabilitative services, with options for in-person and virtual visits, while also supporting research and education to improve treatments. The system stands out as one of Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers with over 50,000 team members and more than 550 sites, and it is repeatedly recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and multi-organ transplants, underpinned by strong research funding. Its goal is to partner with patients and communities to provide high-quality care, advance medical research, and educate the next generation of health professionals.
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