Activities Director (Recreation Therapist)

Life Care Centers of America; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Activities Director (Recreation Therapist) to plan, organize, and direct activities addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients. The role requires a Bachelor's in recreational therapy or related field and an active state license, with geriatrics experience preferred.

You will lead activity programs, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure compliance with laws and Life Care standards while maintaining patient safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related field.
• Active Recreational Therapist license in good standing.
• Prior geriatrics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Make daily rounds to ensure activities team meets standards and patient needs are met.
• Chart patient progress and behavior in a descriptive, timely manner.
• Escort patients to and from activities and visit patients in rooms as needed.
• Manage and operate within department budget while maintaining service quality.
• Demonstrate patient-first service and maintain confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Arts & crafts proficiency

Music proficiency

Independent decision-making

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related field

Active Recreational Therapist license

Job description

Position Summary

The Activities Director (Recreation Therapist) plans, organizes, develops, and directs quality activities for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related field
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Recreational Therapist license in good standing throughout employment.
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)
• Make daily rounds to ensure activities team is performing to standards and patient needs are being met
• Appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behavior
• Escort patients to and from activities
• Make regular in room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities
• Effectively manage and operate within budget
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer