Recreational Therapist

Trinity Health PACE; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1st Day Health Benefits

Job summary

Trinity Health PACE is seeking a Recreation Therapist to lead therapeutic activities for participants at St Francis LIFE Riverfront in Wilmington, DE. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs for seniors, including those with dementia, and coordinating with care teams to support individualized care plans.

Home/community visits may be required, with local travel up to the New Castle County area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or NCCAP certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with geriatric populations in therapeutic recreation.
• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for home/community visits.
• Experience with frail/elderly populations; onsite training if less than 1 year of experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, conflict resolution and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Recreation Therapy

NCCAP Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

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

Description: RECREATION THERAPIST

Location: St Francis LIFE Riverfront, Wilmington, DE

Status: Full time

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.