Recreational Therapist (Pediatrics)

Salary: $18.48 - $27.72 Overview:

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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!

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.

Responsibilities:

Day-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 Statement: WE 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.