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Mar 16, 2026

Recreation Therapist - Full Time - Children's Specialized Hospital

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146337 Recreation Therapist - Full Time - Children's Specialized Hospital Req #: 0000238473 Category: Behavioral and Mental Health Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp Department: Recreational Therapy Pay Range: $52,655.20 - $66,585.38 per year Location: 200 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Job Title: Recreation Therapist Location: New Brunswick (NB) Department Name: Recreational Therapy Req #: 0000238473 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $52,655 - $66,585 per year Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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About RWJBarnabas Health

        

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees deliver on our mission to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey every day. To ensure our employees can bring their best selves to work, we strive to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that is market-competitive and supports physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Benefits for eligible positions at RWJBarnabas Health include the following:

Paid Time Off (PTO)

We understand how important it is for our employees to take time off to be with their families, recover from illness, travel, and more. Our competitive time-off package includes:

  • Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Sick Time

Benefits and Perks

Our employees and their family members are our patients, too! Many of our medical plan options provide access to RWJBarnabas Health’s world-class doctors and facilities at no cost to those enrolled.

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs and Health Coaching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
 
RWJBarnabas Health is proud that all of our hospitals are progressing toward Magnet designation, and we are honored that six of our hospitals have already earned this prestigious recognition.
 
 
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