Recreation Therapist

About the role

Bethany Riverside in La Crosse offers an exciting opportunity for a Recreation Therapist. This position involves planning and leading group programs, assisting with outings, visiting residents individually, coordinating volunteer duties, managing a resident caseload, conducting assessments, writing notes and care plans, and performing other duties as directed by the Director of Recreation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead group programs
• Assist with outings
• Visit residents 1:1
• Coordinate volunteer duties
• Maintain a caseload of residents and corresponding paperwork
• Perform assessments and write notes and care plans
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Requirements

• Enthusiastic and high energy individual with flexible communication and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills and a desire to work with the aging population
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation required
• CTRS certification required
• Ability to work well on a team and independently
• Knowledge with MDS, quarterly notes, and experience working with older adults in long-term care preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and responsible driving record required

Qualifications

Enthusiastic and high energy individual who is flexible and has good communication and organizational skills. Strong leadership skills and a desire to work with the aging population is a must. Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation is required. CTRS certification is required. Must be able to work well on a team and independently. Knowledge with MDS, quarterly notes, and experience working with older adults in long-term care is highly preferred. Valid Driver’s License and responsible driving record required.

Skills

Enthusiastic and high energy individual who is flexible and has good communication and organizational skills. Strong leadership skills and a desire to work with the aging population is a must. Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy/Therapeutic Recreation is required. CTRS certification is required. Must be able to work well on a team and independently. Knowledge with MDS, quarterly notes, and experience working with older adults in long-term care is highly preferred. Valid Driver’s License and responsible driving record required.

Benefits

• Available at 50+ hours/pay period: Health Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Dental Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Available at 20+ hours/pay period: Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital & Intensive Care Insurance
• Available to all: Employee Assistance Program, 401(k)

Pay

Starting rate is between $17 and $20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. We will review your wage at six months.

Schedule

Shift times are typically 8:00am-4:30pm. This position participates in one weekend per month and rotating holidays.

Pay Period

80 hours per two-week pay period.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bethany Lutheran Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer!