Activities Director

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Employee assistance

Counseling services

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Family benefits

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

Transit savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Recreational Therapy leader for Via Christi Village McLean in Wichita, KS. You will develop and oversee activity programs, manage staffing, budget, and audits to support participant goals and quality care.

This full-time day shift role requires leadership experience, a valid credential (BLS and AED within 30 days), and education pathways outlined by the facility. Join a mission-driven team delivering safe, engaging services.

Qualifications

• Leadership/management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience developing and overseeing activity/programs to meet participant goals.
• Budgeting, staffing, audits, and compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees activity programs aligned with participant needs and organizational requirements.
• Manages departmental staffing including recruitment, orientation, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Prepares and monitors departmental budgets, ensures compliance with funding, and coordinates audits.
• Oversees service delivery, care planning, quality assurance, and complaint resolution while maintaining safety.

Skills

Leadership/Management

Budget management

Staff recruitment

Compliance and audits

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with leadership/experience

Associate's/Bachelor's degree with leadership/experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Via Christi Village McLean
• Department: Recreational Therapy
• Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Develops and oversees activity programs that align with participant needs, goals, and organizational requirements.
• Manages departmental staffing, including recruitment, orientation, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and staff development.
• Prepares and monitors departmental budgets, ensures compliance with allocated funding, and coordinates internal and external audits.
• Oversees service delivery, care planning, quality assurance, and complaint resolution while maintaining a safe environment for participants.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• One or more of the following:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Heart Saver AED obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 51032.26

Max Salary 69043.70