Recreational Therapist jobs in Doylestown, PA

Salary

Overview

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA (Bucks County) is seeking an motivated and enthusiatic Recreational Therapist for Full Time! We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide treatment services and recreation activities to individuals using a variety of techniques in order to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual functioning in order to facilitate full participation in life.

Pediatric Specialty Care Overview:

• At Pediatric Specialty Care, we are dedicated to providing the best possible long term, short term and transitional care available for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children and young adults. Pediatric Specialty Care is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of medically complex and technology dependent individuals ranging from birth to 21 years of age. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family’s home or celebrating a resident’s small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being every step of the way.

Recreational Therapist Shift Options (7.5-hour shifts):

• Shift: 10:00am-6:00pm, with weekend availability!

Recreational Therapist Status Defined:

• Full-time: 5 - 7.5  hour shifts per week, every other weekend availability, Benefit eligible. 

PSC Benefits to Explore:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Next Generation Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA is located at: 90 Cafferty Road, Point Pleasant, PA 18950. Apply to our Recreational Therapist Full-time position today!

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Responsibilities

Day-to-Day tasks for Recreational Therapist include, but are not limited to:

• Complete a comprehensive assessment of each child, and determine needs areas
• Plan course of treatment to address needs areas by writing individualized goals for the child
• Implement activity-based interventions to work toward accomplishing goals developed by therapist
• Evaluate the current plan quarterly to assess effectiveness of goals and interventions
• Document the process
• Assist nursing staff and other disciplines as needed
• Attend program meetings, such as IEPs, ISPs, appointments etc

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy from an accredited institution required
• “CTRS” (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) credentialed preferred
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities
• Experience working in a long term care or hospital setting
• Experience with pediatric population
• Must be 21 years or older

Pediatric Specialty Care expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.

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