Recreational Therapist

Artman; Willowmere (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Annual raises

Sabbatical program

Job summary

Artman Retirement Community in Ambler, PA seeks a Full Time Recreational Therapist/Community Life Leader to design and deliver engaging activities that support residents’ physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The role emphasizes community integration, education, and leadership within a compassionate senior-care setting.

The position requires CTRS/NCAP/NAAP certifications preferred, with opportunities to coordinate events, lead programs, and contribute to a caring environment for residents

Qualifications

• Experience in social or recreational programming with senior citizens or in a health care setting required.
• Certified by National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) or NCAP/NAAP Certification preferred.
• Eligible for Helping Hands certification.

Responsibilities

• Community Life develops and facilitates each household’s plan to carry out residents' personal interests and social activities.
• Assist with neighborhood events and Artman Community Life events, creating opportunities for meaningful resident pursuits and daily routines.
• Work with all household members to ensure programs address physical, mental, religious, and social needs of residents.
• Provide opportunities to help residents remain connected to the outside community (outings, inviting guests).
• Develop and provide educational programs for diverse resident interests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Program planning

Education

CTRS certification

NCAP certification

NAAP certification

Job description

Recreational Therapist/Community Life Leader

Artman, Ambler PA, 250 N Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We are currently seeking a Full Time Recreational Therapist/Community Life Leader to join our enthusiastic team at Artman!

Artman Retirement Community in Ambler, PA, has a reputation as one of the BEST senior health care providers.We take pride in our dedicated team members who support and care for our residents.We are family!

Key job responsibilities include:

• Community Life develops and facilitates each household’s plan to carry out residents' personal interests and social activities.
• Responsible for assisting with neighborhood events and Artman Community Life events including creating a diversity of opportunities for meaningful pursuits of resident leisure time (daily pleasures, opportunities for developing friendships, growth and learning) while creating personal routines and household rituals.
• Work with all household members to ensure that programs are designed to enhance physical, mental, religious, and social needs of residents.
• Provide opportunities to help residents remain a part of the outside community (trips out to the community–invite outside community in). Develop and provide educational programs for diverse interests of residents.
• Provide education and training to all household members needed to achieve a well-rounded meaningful Community Life program.

Shift Available:

• Full-Time 8:30am/8:45am-4:30pm/4:45pm including every third weekend.

Education and Experience:

• Certified by National Council for Therapeutic Recreation specialists, CTRS or NCAP or NAAP Certification (preferred).
• Experience in social or recreational programming with senior citizens or in a health care setting required.
• Eligible for Helping Hands certification.

Here are just some of the benefits of coming to work for Artman:

• Industry leading paid time off
• Outstanding Medical/Dental/Vision care
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Yearly evaluations and pay increases
• PAID 6-week Sabbatical program available after every 7 years of full time service.

Liberty Lutheran Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Artman, Ambler PA, 250 N Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, Pennsylvania, United States of America