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Recreation Therapist

Kim4Kids

Posted 10/25/25

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$14-$18/hour

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4317 El Dorado St., Metairie, LA 70006

Full-Time
Entry level
Medical / Health
In Person

Job Description


About Kim4Kids
Kim4Kids is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic offering occupational, physical, and speech therapy in a warm, play-based, and family-centered environment. Our team helps children build skills for everyday success through movement, play, and connection.

Position Overview
We’re looking for a compassionate, creative, and organized team member to support our therapists in both individual and group sessions. This position is ideal for someone with a background or interest in Recreational Therapy, Child Life, Psychology, or Early Childhood Development who loves engaging with children through play and wants hands-on experience in a collaborative therapy setting.

An understanding of—or genuine interest in—developmental, relationship-based approaches such as DIR/Floortimeis highly valued. Our clinic emphasizes connection and co-regulation over behavior compliance, and we’re seeking someone who approaches children with curiosity, empathy, and respect.

Responsibilities

  • Assist OTs, PTs, and Speech Therapists in individual and group therapy sessions
  • Engage children in play-based and sensory-rich therapeutic activities
  • Support group programs and transitions with patience and positivity
  • Help design, plan, and lead small group activities or enrichment programs under therapist guidance
  • Maintain clinic organization, cleanliness, and readiness between sessions
  • Prepare materials, restock supplies, and assist with light administrative or scheduling tasks

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in Recreational Therapy, Child Life, Psychology, or a related child development field
  • Experience working with children (clinical, camp, or educational settings)
  • Reliable, energetic, and detail-oriented
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Comfortable supporting both therapy activities and overall clinic organization

Why Join Kim4Kids

  • Work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team
  • Gain hands-on experience in developmental and play-based therapy approaches
  • Opportunity to help create and facilitate group programs
  • Supportive, growth-oriented, and positive clinic culture

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About Kim4Kids

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Kim4Kids is a private pediatric therapy practice dedicated to helping children thrive through play, movement, and meaningful connection. Our multidisciplinary team of occupational, physical, and speech therapists provides individualized and group-based interventions designed to support development across motor, sensory, emotional, and social domains.

We take a developmental and relationship-based approach—rooted in models like DIR/Floortime—focusing on connection, co-regulation, and whole-child growth rather than compliance or behavior-based methods. Our clinic values collaboration, creativity, and compassion, and we work closely with families, schools, and the community to help every child reach their fullest potential in everyday life.

At Kim4Kids, we believe that progress happens through play, relationships, and joy—and we’re proud to create a space where both children and professionals can grow together.