Recreational Therapist

About the role

Employment Type: Full time

About the role

• RECREATION THERAPIST
• Location: St Francis LIFE Riverfront, Wilmington, DE
• Status: Full time
• Shift: Mon to Fri, 8 am to 430 pm

Incentives: 1st Day Health Benefits

Sign on Bonus: $2500

Position Purpose

Plan, develop, and implement therapeutic recreational activities for all participants, including those with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Provide direction and support to recreation assistants and other staff and ensure quality improvement within the recreation department.

Position Information

Home visits may be required at times based on the participant's care plan and the need for recreational therapy assessments in the community.

Local travel in the New Castle County area required.

Mon to Fri, 8 am to 430 pm, no nights/weekends/on call/holiday shifts

Position also has a $2500 sign on bonus paid out over a two year period.

What you will do

• Manage daily operations of the recreational therapy department, including staffing, assessments, and referrals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and various assessments.
• Plan and implement treatments to address participants' diverse needs, coordinating with other departments as necessary.
• Plan and oversee activities for dementia-specific populations, including coordinating personal care and providing support to staff.
• Lead quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Develop discipline-specific standards of care for the activities department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy related field OR NCCAP Activity Professionals Certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience in therapeutic recreation related services with geriatric population.
• Valid Drivers License and use of personal vehicle for home care/community visit requirements.
• Minimum of one (1) year documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training onsite upon hire.
• Must manage conflict well, be customer focused and be able to adapt to ongoing change with regard to work priorities and be flexible with work priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, conflict management, problem solving, critical thinking and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with organizational agility, adaptability and flexibility with work priorities as well as ability to prioritize workload.
• Superior written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with email and calendaring systems.
• Up to 10% travel within the geographic region.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.
• Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.
• Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Ministry/Facility Information

• St Francis LIFE Riverfront, part of Trinity Health PACE, provides high-quality care to seniors in the communities we serve. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive services, allowing seniors to remain independent at home.
• We are guided by core values of reverence, commitment, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity.