Recreation Therapist Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Recreation Specialist 2 - 12162025-73593

  • State of Tennessee
  • Crown Point, IN (18 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Crown Point, IN (18 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time12/16/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time12/29/2025 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$2,896.00 - $3,614.00Salary...

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MUSIC THERAPIST (CERTIFIED) - Full Time

  • Universal Health Services
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 2 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: Provides Music therapy,to patients in one or more programs of the hospital within the therapeutic milieu....

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Music Therapist, Full-Time, Days

  • The University of Chicago Medicine
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 16 days ago

the American Music Therapy Association Internship in art therapy with hospitalized children and adolescents preferred 1-2 years' work experience with children and adolescents Requires the knowledge...

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Recreational Therapist - FMLA

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Crestwood, IL (8 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Crestwood, IL (8 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Foster social, emotional, and physical development through therapeutic activities. Ideal Candidate Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) per state/client requirements....

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Recreational Therapist (1.0 FTE/Days)

  • Franciscan Health
  • Dyer, IN (8 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Dyer, IN (8 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - American Heart Association TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY...

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Music Therapist PICU (Part Time)

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 26 days ago

therapy experience (preferred) Additional certifications (preferred): NICU Music Therapy (NICU-MT); Rhythm, Breath, and Lullaby (RBL); Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT); Hospice and Palliative Care Music...

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Inpatient Adult Physical Therapist I, Registry

  • The University of Chicago Medicine
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 27 days ago

or developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or other health and movement related conditions; classifying these disorders, determining a rehabilitation prognosis and plan of therapeutic...

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Music Therapist

  • Benchmark Human Services
  • Hobart, IN (19 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hobart, IN (19 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities: Provide education to caregivers and individuals team Develop and implement music therapy strategies based on person centered target objectives and goals Maintain billable criteria....

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Expressive Therapist (Art, Music, Recreation, Drama) - Full Time

  • Universal Health Services
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities FULL TIME position JOB SUMMARY: Provides Art therapy, Music therapy, Recreational Therapy or Drama Therapy Services to patients in one or more programs of the hospital within the therapeutic...

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Art Therapist/Counselor

  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Thornton, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Conducts individual and couples brief art therapy, counseling and psychotherapy....

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Salary for Recreation Therapist Jobs in Thornton, IL

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Highest Education Level

Recreation Therapists in Thornton, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.9%
Master's Degree
31.0%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.6%
High School or GED
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Recreation Therapists in Thornton, IL
Less than 1 year
50.0%
1-2 years
26.9%
2-4 years
15.4%
6-8 years
3.9%
None
3.9%