Recreational Therapist

About the job

Recreational Therapist

Full-time

Your experience matters

Sovah Health - Danville is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Recreational Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to *making communities healthier ***®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do.

How you’ll contribute

A Recreational Therapist who excels in this role:

• Plan and implement group activity therapy sessions tailored to various patient populations.
• Plan and implement individual therapeutic recreation sessions.
• Document group and individual sessions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complete Activity/Recreational Therapy assessments/questionnaires.
• Plan and assist with programming outside of normal group hours for special events and activities.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, therapeutic recreation, or a related field. Additional requirements include:

• Minimum of one year of experience providing direct individual or group therapeutic services.
• Current, unencumbered Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• De‑escalation certification techniques required within 2-weeks of hire.

More about Sovah Health – Danville

Sovah Health - Danville is a 250-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Danville community for over 120 years. We are proud to be accredited by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, and accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer and is a member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.

Hourly Range: $17.16 – $20.38 per hour

EEOC Statement

“Sovah Health - Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 354583
• Job Category: Specialized Services
• Posting Date: 2026-09-25
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 142 S Main St, Danville, VA, 24541, US
• FTE: 1.0 - 80 hr/pp (Full Time)
• Career Site Category: Therapy
• Position Type: Primary
• Facility Name: Sovah Health - Danville