Exciting Opportunity: Recreation Therapist Location: 2600 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Inglis enables people with disabilities – and those who care for them – to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. It is essential that all duties are performed with the highest level of integrity, while supporting Inglis Values and Standards of Excellence, ensuring the achievement of competencies and compliance with regulatory agencies. Your Impact: The Therapeutic & Life Enrichment Department has the primary responsibility for developing and implementing recreation and leisure-based programs that are consistent with the resident's assessed needs, abilities, and interests. The ultimate goals of therapist interventions include improving physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning and the achievement of an optimal level of personal independence for each individual resident. The Recreation Therapist utilizes a variety of settings, modalities and leadership techniques to engage the individual at their highest practical level. All essential job responsibilities will be executed in accordance with Inglis Administrative policies and compliance/ethics guidelines. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. What You'll Do : • Assess, Plans develops, implements, and evaluates Therapeutic Recreation structured programs, groups, and individual sessions based on the resident's assessed needs and interests. • Utilizes a variety of leadership styles / techniques to engage the residents in individual, small group, and large group settings. Facilitating engagement for individuals of various functioning abilities. • Knowledge of recreation interventions in all domains (physical, creative, social, cognitive, educational, spiritual and service) • Ability to adapt recreation programs – considering time frames, setting, leadership style and adaptations, facilitation style, cognitive skills needed. • Utilizes TLE Evaluations to assess and plan specific goals and interventions to address the resident's identified problems and build on the individual's strengths to achieve goals. • Works with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure continuity of resident's involvement in therapeutic recreation. • Collaborates and networks with specialized professionals to provide diverse opportunities that meet the resident's needs and interests. As prescribed by a Physician; deliver and document Recreation therapy interventions to address a specific need or problem of an individual resident. What We're Looking For: • Undergraduate degree from a recognized and accredited institution in Therapeutic Recreation. • Board certification required by The National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Recreation Therapist (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) • A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in Long Term Care or Health Care setting. • Knowledge of the theories and practices of the Therapeutic Recreation profession, including philosophy, professional development, credentials, client advocacy, ethics, conduct and practice skills is required. Pay Rate for this Role : $50-$55k/ Annually Join Us : This is your chance to be a part of a team of dedicated staff (including individuals with disabilities). Be part of a team that's not just making a difference but leading the way daily. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead with passion, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now to Become a Part of the Inglis Family!