Recreational Therapist Salary in Dubuque, Iowa

Recreational Therapist Salary in Dubuque, IA

How much does a Recreational Therapist make in Dubuque, IA? The average Recreational Therapist salary in Dubuque, IA is $59,517 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $53,194 and $66,103. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Recreational Therapist Salary $47,437 Dubuque,IA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Recreational Therapist Salary $53,194 Dubuque,IA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Recreational Therapist Salary $59,517 Dubuque,IA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Recreational Therapist Salary $66,103 Dubuque,IA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Recreational Therapist Salary $72,098 Dubuque,IA April 24, 2024
25% $53,194 10% $47,437 90% $72,098 75% $66,103 $59,517 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Recreational Therapist - Ottumwa, IA - $15K

CareNow Medical Staffing - Ottumwa, IA

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Summit BHC - Bettendorf, IA

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Recreational Therapist, Behavioral Health Unit Full Time (Days)

Ottumwa Regional Health Center - Ottumwa, IA

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First Aid: First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.

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Discharge Planning: Developing a personalized plan to ensure the smooth transition of a patient from a health organization to the patient's home or residential care.

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Planning 9.52%
First Aid 2.71%
Discharge Planning 1.45%
Others 86.32%

Job Description for Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • CareNow Medical Staffing - Ottumwa, IA
    Job Description. At this Regional Health Center, we specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization for acute mental...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Sevita - Ankeny, IA
    NeuroRestorative, a member of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex inju...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Summit BHC - Bettendorf, IA
    Recreational Therapist PRN-Mental Health | Eagle View Behavioral Health | Bettendorf, Iowa. About the Job. The Activity Therapist plans, organizes, and con...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center - Ottumwa, IA
    Sign-On Bonus - Up to $15,000. Who We Are. People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Jasper Mountain - Jasper, OR
    Duties and Responsibilities of the Children's Mental Health Therapist. Responsible for the clinical treatment of assigned children in agency programs. Indi...
    - 4 Months Ago

Career Path for Recreational Therapist

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For Recreational Therapist, the first career path typically progresses to Recreational Therapy Director.

Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapy Director
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Recreational Therapist Pay Difference by Location

Recreational Therapist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Recreational Therapist, the highest Recreational Therapist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Recreational Therapist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Recreational Therapist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Recreational Therapist salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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