Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator (Evening Shift)

Harboroaks; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking an Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of the patient’s treatment plan. Hours are 12:30pm-9:00pm.

The role includes assessing patient needs, designing interventions, leading sessions and teaching therapeutic activities to promote safe, social leisure skills and overall well‑being. Required: Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation or related field; 2+ years in healthcare recreation; CPR and de‑escalation certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two+ years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is required.
• CPR certification required (training available on hire).
• De-escalation/restraint certification required (training available on hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to develop and implement the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress.
• Plan and implement an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation to meet needs.
• Develop treatment plans and activity interventions to meet patient needs and goals.
• Promote safe use of leisure time through planned interventions.
• Provide activities to develop social skills and leisure independence.
• Modify activities to suit different groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff as applicable.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward patients; address complaints and prioritize safety.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field

Master's degree

Two or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint certification

Job description

Harboroaks is seeking an Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as part of the patient’s treatment plan. Hours are 12:30pm-9:00pm.

The role includes assessing patient needs, designing interventions, leading sessions and teaching therapeutic activities to promote safe, social leisure skills and overall well‑being. Required: Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation or related field; 2+ years in healthcare recreation; CPR and de‑escalation certification.