Recreational Therapy Director jobs in Pennsylvania

Recreational Therapy Director directs the programs and staff of the recreational therapy department including policies and procedures. Sets and implements guidelines for recreational therapy programs. Being a Recreational Therapy Director conducts patient programs in areas of social interaction, theater, games, crafts, and music. Communicates the results of patient care to other health services. Additionally, Recreational Therapy Director may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. May require professional certification. The Recreational Therapy Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Recreational Therapy Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recreational Therapy Coordinator
  • Willow Valley Communities
  • Lancaster, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    Willow Valley is hiring a Recreation Therapy Coordinator to assess, plan and implement individual and group activities of a recreational, diversional and therapeutic nature.

    Wage:

    • From $18.50/hr based on experience

    Opportunities with WVC: 

    • Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision
    • Generous PTO package
    • Career growth opportunities
    • Weekly Pay
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • TM Events and Recognition
    • Use of amenities, such as our fitness center, spa, cafes and swimming pools

    Responsibilities:

    • Ensures consistency among Supportive Living Communities in Recreational Therapy operations, policies and procedures.
    • Responsible for carrying out programs of recreational activities that will provide person centered, individualized life enrichment, entertainment, communication, exercise, relaxation, and opportunity to express creative talent. The programs will provide basic psychological, as well as social and spiritual support to participating Residents. Drives Residents on outings.
    • Visits non-ambulatory Residents or Residents prone to isolation on a regular basis, assesses new Residents within 48 hours.
    •  Maintains required records of Resident attendance at activities daily.
    • Evaluates Resident's reactions during activities and reports unusual observations to appropriate Team Members.
    • Provides training and supervision of volunteers in activities.
    • Is creative in coming up with new ways to do things and new programs.
    • Creates and distributes a monthly calendar of events, assuring availability to Residents.
    • Becomes knowledgeable on various individual programs for dementia Residents implements them.
    • Gathers and returns Residents for all programming during shift. (skilled care only)
    • Documents assessment of Resident needs and preferences and completes necessary regulatory documentation on a timely basis. Ensures that Resident assessment is utilized in creating programs (ie Resident’s hobbies, career, knowledge of various subjects, etc).

    Qualifications:

    • Valid PA Driver's License 
    • Bachelors Degree from 4 year college or university OR
    • 1-2 years related experience and/or training OR
    • Equivalent of combination of education and experience 

    Hours:

    • 40 hrs/week

    Schedule:

    • 8:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri
    • 2 holidays per year

    Location:

    • The Glen of Willow Valley Communities 
    • 675 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602

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  • 20 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapy Assistant
  • Bedrock Care
  • Kingston, PA FULL_TIME
  • Bedrock Care Kingston PA is looking for a Full-time Recreational Therapy Assistant. We are hiring the BEST and BRIGHTEST Recreational Therapy Assistant to join our team! Recreational Therapy Assistant...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Assistant Director of Recreational Services
  • Hamilton Arms Center
  • Lancaster, PA FULL_TIME
  • Full Time Assistant Director of Recreational Services Hamilton Arms Center is currently hiring a Full Time Assistant Director of Recreational Services. The primary purpose of this position is to help ...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Recreational/Activities Director
  • Pointe Healthcare
  • Erie, PA FULL_TIME
  • Immediately Hiring Activities Director! Responsibilities of the Activities Director: Plan and oversee recreational events and programs. Create and lead activities like arts and crafts, music, dance, a...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Assistant Director for Recreational Sports
  • University of Scranton
  • Scranton, PA FULL_TIME
  • University of Scranton Assistant Director for Recreational Sports Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Scranton embraces diversity and inclusion through its mission, Jesuit identity, strateg...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Executive Director to the Tourism and Economic and Recreational Development Committee
  • Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Republican Caucus
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • The House Republican Caucus has an Executive Director vacancy in the Department of Policy & Legislative Services. The candidate shall: have a four-year degree from an accredited institution of higher ...
  • Just Posted

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Director of Finance And Accounting
  • CASCADE MEDICAL CENTER
  • Cascade, ID
  • Director of Finance & Accounting Cascade Medical Center (CMC) is a Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic loca...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Ventilation Solutions Specialist 2
  • Nihon Kohden America
  • The Ventilation Solutions Specialist is responsible for directly promoting, selling, and supporting Nihon Kohden’s NKV S...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Stockton, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Stockton, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Stockton, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Soledad, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Soledad, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Soledad, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location :...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Crescent City, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Crescent City, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Crescent City, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Loca...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Ione, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Ione, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Ione, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location : Co...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Corcoran, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Corcoran, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Corcoran, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Delano, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Delano, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Delano, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location : ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə/ (listen) PEN-sil-VAY-nee-ə), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east. Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the most recent of...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapy Director jobs
$79,405 to $136,177

Recreational Therapy Director in Waco, TX
Build your credentials with a flexible, online program that empowers you with the educational foundation necessary for a successful career in recreation therapy.
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The directors are to overlook the three departments and each supervisor of the sub-departments.
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