Recreation Therapist Job at Lutheran SeniorLife, Beaver, PA

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  • Lutheran SeniorLife
  • Beaver, PA

Job Description

Overview:

Recreation Therapist

Located in Center Twp, Beaver County

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home.

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for assessment, care planning and implementation of the care plan for frail elderly clients. Monitors Activity Associates assuring that programs and interventions are in compliance with the individual’s care plan. Represents recreation department’s assessment and intervention findings to the interdisciplinary team and assists the team in decision making and care planning.

Qualifications:

for Recreation Therapist:

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Recreation Therapy or a related field from a four (4) year college or university.
Previous experience preferred in a social or recreational program, providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population, preferably in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
At least one year of experience with frail or elderly.
Certification required: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

*based on employment status*

FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

Typical Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shift: Daylight

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Internship, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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