Senior Activities Director – Recreation Therapy

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Employee assistance

Counseling services

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Family benefits

Legal insurance

Pet insurance

Transit savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Recreational Therapy leader for Via Christi Village McLean in Wichita, KS. You will develop and oversee activity programs, manage staffing, budget, and audits to support participant goals and quality care.

This full-time day shift role requires leadership experience, a valid credential (BLS and AED within 30 days), and education pathways outlined by the facility. Join a mission-driven team delivering safe, engaging services.

Qualifications

• Leadership/management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience developing and overseeing activity/programs to meet participant goals.
• Budgeting, staffing, audits, and compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees activity programs aligned with participant needs and organizational requirements.
• Manages departmental staffing including recruitment, orientation, performance evaluations, and staff development.
• Prepares and monitors departmental budgets, ensures compliance with funding, and coordinates audits.
• Oversees service delivery, care planning, quality assurance, and complaint resolution while maintaining safety.

Skills

Leadership/Management

Budget management

Staff recruitment

Compliance and audits

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with leadership/experience

Associate's/Bachelor's degree with leadership/experience

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Recreational Therapy leader for Via Christi Village McLean in Wichita, KS. You will develop and oversee activity programs, manage staffing, budget, and audits to support participant goals and quality care.

This full-time day shift role requires leadership experience, a valid credential (BLS and AED within 30 days), and education pathways outlined by the facility. Join a mission-driven team delivering safe, engaging services.