Recreational Therapist - PACE
Recreational Therapist - PACE
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Job Description
Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a Recreational Therapist.
LOCATION: Denver Metro Area
STATUS: Full-time
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
PAY RANGE:$20.43 - $25.43
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position schedule and/or availability: Paid Mileage/Overtime
MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT:Sixty-two and a half cents per mile one of the highest in the industry! Relocation Reimbursement.
CULTURE BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- We value engagement community and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
- We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two free confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
- Low healthcare premiums: we have not increased our team member medical rates 4 out of the last 5 years
- Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1000 Family $2000
- Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
- Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
- Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Career & Logo wear
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Clinical Career Ladders
- Certification Pay
- Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
- Team Member Service Awards
- Early Wage Access
- Legal and Identity Protection
- Robust Leadership Development Training Programs
REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:
Develop plan organize and direct the implementation of activity/recreation programs in accordance with current state and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for a Program of All-Inclusive care for the Elderly (PACE) and Company policies and procedures. Programs are designed in accordance with the comprehensive assessment the interests and the physical mental spiritual and psychosocial well-being of each participant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Plans implements directs and evaluates the Activity Programs to ensure all participants assessed needs are met.
- Interviews participants as necessary in a private setting provides information regarding activity programs and involves them in planning activities when possible.
- Completes a comprehensive assessment of the activity needs of each participant including background interests abilities physical and mental limitations and strengths.
- Ensures that a current activity schedule is maintained for each participant and coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team in assisting participants with selection of activity in compliance with physician orders.
- Develops monthly activity calendar providing a variety of activities that are available to meet the needs of the participants. Ensures calendars are posted/distributed by the 1 of the month. Posts changes to calendar in accordance with state and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for a Program of All-Inclusive care for the Elderly (PACE).
- Conducts and/or supervises both group and one-on-one activities. Schedules movies plans parties and provides games for participants.
- Provides adapted material for the impaired participants including but not limited to Braille reading material tapes and records to ensure maximum participation in activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:
Bachelors degree from accredited college and certification or training in therapeutic recreation preferred
One year recreational therapy experience preferably working with the frail and elderly population in a healthcare setting
Valid Colorado Drivers License and proof of auto insurance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 30 lbs.
Colorado PACE is affiliated with Care Synergy a nonprofit network of community-based hospice and palliative care organizations serving Colorados Front Range and the Regions Largest Home Health Hospice and Palliative Care Network. Care Synergy provides mission support services to better equip Colorado PACE to operate as a distinct and independent organization while working together to share best practices and serve more Coloradans along the Front Range.
If you need assistance completing the electronic application please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at You may also call the Human Resources Department at . Applications can be completed in-person at any one of our affiliate office locations.
The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity pregnancy national origin age disability creed ancestry genetic information marital status sexual orientation/identity transgender status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.
Employment Type
Full-Time
