Recreational Therapist - Seattle, United States - Providence Health & Services

Description

Recreational Therapist at Providence ElderPlace (PACE) in the West Seattle, WA area.


Schedule:
Mon-Fri, Day shift


Job Description:
The Recreational Therapist provides a variety of therapeutic social, recreational and diversional events for participants. Conducts individual assessment to identify the participants' individual interests/needs. Develops and implements an appropriate variety of individual and group activities. Participates in interdisciplinary care planning. Coordinates the recreation documentation for her/his assigned group of participants. Assists with training and supervising assigned volunteers.

Providence PACE/ElderPlace is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly that strives to keep older adults as healthy as possible through clinics, home visits and more.

Join our team to help empower elders in your community to live active, independent lives.


Benefits and perks:

• Competitive pay (including holiday pay & shift pay differentials)
• Best-in-class benefits - full medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
• 401(k) plan with employer matching & complementary retirement planner
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness programs
• Wellness & mental health assistance programs
• Back-up child & elder care to help with care disruptions for your family
• Voluntary benefits, like pet, auto and home insurance, and more

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: Recreation Therapy
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: Washington Recreational Therapist Registration Or
• Upon hire: National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification - if practicing within this state

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years: Providing recreation with the elderly or disabled.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.