Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapist

Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a Recreational Therapist.

Location: Aurora, CO

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Pay Range: $21.04 - $24.72

Supplemental Pay: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Paid Mileage/Shift Differentials/Stipends/Overtime

Mileage and Expense Reimbursement: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile – one of the highest in the industry!

Culture, Benefits and Perks:

• We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
• We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career & Logo wear
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs

Rewarding Work You Will Do:

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.

Essential Duties:

• 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.

What We Are Going To Love About You:

• 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.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 30 lbs.