Recreational Therapist - PACE Elder Care

Empath Health; Clearwater (FL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

PACE, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Recreational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Pinellas Park, FL. The therapist assesses participant needs and develops individualized therapeutic recreation plans, coordinating dementia-focused activities and community outings.

We offer a mission-driven environment with CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities within Empath Health’s Full Life Care framework, including

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Minimum two years experience in a social or recreational program for frail elderly populations, including health care setting.
• Education or training in geriatrics, including dementia, preferred.
• CTRS or CTRS Eligible preferred.

Aufgaben

• Conduct initial, quarterly, and ongoing participant assessments and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized and group recreational activities for cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being.
• Lead dementia-specific programming, including sensory stimulation and one-on-one engagement.
• Coordinate community outings, events, and monthly activity calendars.
• Document participant progress and program outcomes in compliance with standards.
• Train and support Activity Assistants and staff on recreational and dementia programming.

Kenntnisse

Recreation Therapy

CPR Certification

Gerontology awareness

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

CTRS or CTRS Eligible

Jobbeschreibung

PACE, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Recreational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Pinellas Park, FL. The therapist assesses participant needs and develops individualized therapeutic recreation plans, coordinating dementia-focused activities and community outings.

We offer a mission-driven environment with CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities within Empath Health’s Full Life Care framework, including