Recreational Therapist

IHA; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1st Day Health Benefits

Daily pay

Employee referral incentives

Educational assistance

403B

Job summary

St Francis LIFE Riverfront in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Recreation Therapist to plan, develop, and implement therapeutic recreational activities for all participants, including those with Alzheimer's and related dementia. This role provides direction and support to recreation staff and contributes to quality improvement within the department.

You may perform home visits as part of care plans and participate in community assessments, with local travel as needed, delivering compassionate,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or NCCAP Certification is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in therapeutic recreation with geriatric population.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle for home/community visits.
• Experience working with frail or elderly population; onsite training may be provided if under 1 year.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the recreation therapy department, including staffing and referrals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and assessments.
• Plan and implement treatments addressing diverse participant needs.
• Coordinate dementia-specific activities and staff support.
• Lead quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Develop discipline-specific standards of care for the department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Conflict management

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy related field

NCCAP Activity Professionals Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RECREATION THERAPIST

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Mon to Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm, no nights/weekends/on call/holiday shifts

Location: St Francis LIFE Riverfront, Wilmington, DE

Incentives: 1st Day Health Benefits

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.

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.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.