Recreational Therapist, PACE

The role

The Recreational Therapist supports the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being of participants in the PACE program. This role involves planning and delivering therapeutic recreation interventions and conducting assessments to support functional ability and quality of life.

What you will do

• Conduct therapeutic recreation assessments and document findings
• Develop and implement individualized and group therapeutic recreation interventions
• Contribute to IDT care planning with assessment findings and SMART goals
• Adapt activities to meet diverse functional levels and cultural backgrounds
• Monitor participant progress and update care plans
• Support safe programming within the day center and community settings
• Participate in care transitions by providing input on participant needs
• Maintain therapeutic supplies, equipment, and activity spaces
• Engage participants with cognitive impairment, dementia, or behavioral health needs
• Identify opportunities to enhance programming and workflows

Required qualifications

• Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field or equivalent work experience
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience providing recreational therapy or activity programming to aging and frail populations
• Ability to independently plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation interventions
• Experience conducting functional assessments and documenting participant progress
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to adapt programming to meet diverse functional levels, cultural backgrounds, and individual preferences
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and sound judgment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong learning and growth mindset
• Acts with integrity and ownership
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull supplies up to 25–50 pounds with assistance

Nice to have

• Bilingual: Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese
• Knowledge of PACE, CMS, and state regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with a match
• Paid time off
• Company paid holidays

Before you apply

• Team members working in a participant care setting are required to provide proof of vaccination or a signed declination form for COVID-19 and influenza
• Habitat Health participates in E-Verify

About the company

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experience more good days in their homes and communities through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The company provides comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs.