Recreation Specialist

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MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

This is a full-time, day-shift position working Mon-Fri from 8am-4:30pm. Ideal candidate will have experience running groups and implementing recreational activities.

Job Summary:

Develops and implements activity therapy treatment plans.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducts patient assessments and establishes recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals.
  • Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions.
  • Coordinates therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups. Observes patient response and encourages socialization.
  • Provides patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health or related field


EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant standing.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
  • Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving patients.
  • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Occasional driving.
  • Rare crawling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

  • None

Department:

9272000002 Psych Social Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Recreation Specialist position at ssmh?
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Where is the Recreation Specialist position at ssmh located?
This Recreation Specialist role at ssmh is based in MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Recreation Specialist role at ssmh full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Recreation Specialist role in the SSM Health Care St. Louis department at ssmh.
Which team or department does the Recreation Specialist at ssmh belong to?
This Recreation Specialist position is part of the SSM Health Care St. Louis department at ssmh. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Recreation Specialist position at ssmh?
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When was the Recreation Specialist job at ssmh posted?
This Recreation Specialist position at ssmh was posted on Aug 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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