Recreational Therapist

Care Synergy•Aurora, CO

6h•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a Recreational Therapist. This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. The pay range is $21.04 - $24.72 per hour, with potential for supplemental pay based on position, schedule, and availability, including paid mileage, shift differentials, stipends, and overtime. Mileage reimbursement is provided at sixty-two and a half cents per mile. The organization values engagement, community, and outreach, providing a welcoming and supportive work environment where team members feel respected and valued. They support a culture of work-life balance and offer two free, confidential benefit programs. The company pays over 90% of employee medical premiums in some plans and offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant employer funding ($1,000 for single, $2,000 for family). Team members receive extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave), with 18 days in the first year for full-time employees, plus seven paid holidays and a floating holiday. A 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match (50% up to 8% of total compensation) is available, along with company-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additional perks include career and logo wear, an education reimbursement program, clinical career ladders, certification pay, a generous referral program, team member service awards, early wage access, legal and identity protection, and robust leadership development training programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college and certification or training in therapeutic recreation preferred
One year recreational therapy experience, preferably working with the frail and elderly population in a healthcare setting
Valid Colorado Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance.
Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

certification or training in therapeutic recreation
working with the frail and elderly population in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, organize and direct the implementation of activity/recreation programs in accordance with current state and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for a Program of All-Inclusive care for the Elderly (PACE), and Company policies and procedures.
Programs are designed in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests, and the physical, mental, spiritual and psychosocial well-being of each participant.
Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the Activity Programs to ensure all participant’s assessed needs are met.
Interviews participants as necessary in a private setting, provides information regarding activity programs and involves them in planning activities when possible.
Completes a comprehensive assessment of the activity needs of each participant including background, interests, abilities, physical and mental limitations, and strengths.
Ensures that a current activity schedule is maintained for each participant and coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team in assisting participants with selection of activity in compliance with physician orders.
Develops monthly activity calendar providing a variety of activities that are available to meet the needs of the participants.
Ensures calendars are posted/distributed by the 1 of the month.
Posts changes to calendar in accordance with state and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for a Program of All-Inclusive care for the Elderly (PACE).
Conducts and/or supervises both group and one-on-one activities.
Schedules movies, plans parties and provides games for participants.
Provides adapted material for the impaired participants including but not limited to Braille reading material, tapes and records to ensure maximum participation in activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.