Travel Recreation / Recreational Therapist - $1,575 per week

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel Recreation / Recreational Therapist for a travel job in Crestwood, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Recreation / Recreational Therapist
• Discipline : Therapy
• Duration : 16 weeks
• 37 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) – School-Based

Location : Crestwood, IL 60418

Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 3 : 30 PM (37.5 paid hours / week, includes 30-min paid break)

Assignment : FMLA Coverage – Mid to Late March

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping students thrive through therapeutic recreation? We’re seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to join our Autism Program and make a meaningful impact in the lives of elementary-aged students. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and deliver engaging, skill-building recreational therapy services.

This is a full-time, school-based position covering an FMLA leave—perfect for someone who loves working in education and creating positive experiences for students with diverse needs.

What You’ll Do

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Why You’ll Love This Role

Ready to bring joy and therapeutic growth to students? Apply today and join a team that values creativity, compassion, and collaboration! Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amergis Healthcare, Inc.-Allied Job ID #1055429. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 37 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Recreational Therapist - FMLA

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.