Recreational Therapy Director jobs in New Jersey

Recreational Therapy Director directs the programs and staff of the recreational therapy department including policies and procedures. Sets and implements guidelines for recreational therapy programs. Being a Recreational Therapy Director conducts patient programs in areas of social interaction, theater, games, crafts, and music. Communicates the results of patient care to other health services. Additionally, Recreational Therapy Director may require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. May require professional certification. The Recreational Therapy Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Recreational Therapy Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recreation Aide - Recreational Therapy - LIFE Williamstown
  • Inspira Health Network
  • Williamstown, NJ FULL_TIME
  • MAJOR FUNCTION:

    Under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Supervisor or designee, the Recreation Aide will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of activities for participants tailored to the needs and limitations of frail elderly. Assist participants with non-skilled Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Provide one-on-one assistance, facilitate small group and large groups of participants’ activity programming and/or preparing for upcoming activities in both LIFE center and in the community (participants homes, outing, etc.). Assist with planning social, therapeutic and leisure programs. Assists in monitoring and reporting the health status and providing a safe environment for the participants of Inspira LIFE.

    As a multisite provider of PACE community-based services for seniors in Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties, an Inspira LIFE employee may work at either or both the Vineland or Williamstown LIFE Program as census changes or operational needs occur to meet the needs of our participants.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education & Experience:

    • High school diploma or GED required.
    • 1 year experience in a social or recreational program providing activities programming to the frail or elderly population preferred.

    Certification/Licensure:

    • Active Driver's License and proof of insurance required.
    • MEPAP 1-Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals a plus but not required.

    Knowledge & Skills:

    • Knowledge of principles, practices, standards, and techniques of the provision of recreational activities.
    • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
    • Knowledge of safety requirements when providing and implementing recreational activities.
    • Knowledge of how to use and maintain materials and equipment of need to provide recreational activities.
    • Ensures activity supplies that may cause harm are kept locked and out of participant reach.
    • Skilled in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, medical staff and the public.
    • Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
    • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; in English clearly and effectively.
    • Ability to work effectively with culturally, economically, and educationally diverse population
    • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
    • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
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    At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

    Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

    Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.

  • 17 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapy / Child Life Assistant (Per-Diem) (Toms River, NJ)
  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Toms River, NJ PER_DIEM
  • Children s Specialized Hospital is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist, Certified (FT) - Recreational Therapy - New Brunswick, NJ
  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Brunswick, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Children s Specialized Hospital is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapy / Child Life Assistant (Per-Diem) (Toms River, NJ)
  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Toms River, NJ PER_DIEM
  • Children s Specialized Hospital is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and...
  • 10 Days Ago

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DON Director of Nursing
  • DON Director of Nursing
  • Edison, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Beautiful facility with fantastic hands-on management team is now accepting applications for: DON Director of Nursing Are you an experienced DON, happy in your job, with looking for the next opportuni...
  • 9 Days Ago

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DOR Director of Rehabilitation PT/OT
  • Ultimate Therapy
  • Point, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Ultimate Therapy, LLC is seeking an experienced and dedicated PT/OT Director of Rehabilitation to fill a full-time, salaried position in our skilled nursing facility. You'll be responsible for the ove...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Memory Care Director
  • Maplewood Mill Pond LLC
  • West Yarmouth, MA 02673, MA
  • Memory Care Director Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Bei...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Finance And Accounting
  • CASCADE MEDICAL CENTER
  • Cascade, ID
  • Director of Finance & Accounting Cascade Medical Center (CMC) is a Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic loca...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Stockton, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Stockton, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Stockton, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Soledad, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Soledad, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Soledad, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location :...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Crescent City, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Crescent City, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Crescent City, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Loca...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Ione, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Ione, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Ione, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location : Co...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Corcoran, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Corcoran, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Corcoran, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist Delano, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Delano, CA
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Delano, California. Job Details: Recreational Therapist Location : ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapy Director jobs
$87,592 to $150,218

Recreational Therapy Director in Waco, TX
Build your credentials with a flexible, online program that empowers you with the educational foundation necessary for a successful career in recreation therapy.
January 29, 2020
Recreational Therapy Director in Concord, NH
Recreation Therapy improves functioning through meaningful therapeutic activities.
February 19, 2020
Recreational Therapy Director in Utica, NY
The directors are to overlook the three departments and each supervisor of the sub-departments.
December 04, 2019