Director of Therapeutic Recreation

5 days ago


Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States Athena Health Care Systems Full time
Your Career Path: As a Therapeutic Recreation Director at Athena Health Care Systems, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in a dynamic and supportive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing therapeutic activity programs for residents, supervising and training recreation staff, and collaborating with healthcare teams to integrate therapeutic activities into patient care plans.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Developing and implementing therapeutic activity programs for residents.
  • Supervising and training recreation staff to ensure delivery of high-quality services.
  • Conducting regular assessments of resident needs and preferences to inform programming decisions.
  • Collaborating with healthcare teams to integrate therapeutic activities into patient care plans.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field.
  • Experience working in healthcare settings, preferably with dementia and Alzheimer's populations.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification preferred.


Benefits:
  • Competitive salary: $$$60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • Holiday pay, overtime pay, and benefits package
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth


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