Recreational Therapist (Pediatrics)

Salary$18.48 - $20.39OverviewApply here for Full time position available Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia, PA is seeking dedicated and compassionate Recreational Therapist (Pediatrics) for Full Time, Opportunities! 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. Assist with planning, prepping, and leading 1:1 activities, group activities, and community life activities. Assist residents with ADL care, as necessary in accordance with care plan. PSC Benefits to Explore(even part-timers qualify if minimum hours are met!):

Full Suite of Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K with Employer Matching

PTO & Holiday Pay

Next Generation Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Thinking about Continuing your Education? Tap into our Tuition Assistance Programs to help you chase your goal

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) 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.

Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia, PA is located at:3301 Scotts Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129. Apply to our Activities Assistant position today!

ResponsibilitiesDay-to-Day tasks 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

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

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE StatementWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Posted Date4 hours ago(6/4/2024 2:24 PM)Requisition ID2024-29630of Openings1Area of InterestTherapyCompanyPediatric Specialty CareLocationPediatric Specialty Care at PhiladelphiaPosition TypeRegular Full-TimeSalary$18.48 - $20.39