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Trinity Health Recreation Therapist in Pensacola, Florida

Employment Type:

Full time

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Description:

Position Purpose:

Join our team to plan, develop, and implement engaging therapeutic recreational activities for participants, including those with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Be a part of a dedicated team, drive quality improvement, and ensure exceptional care within the recreation department.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead, mentor, and support recreation assistants and staff to ensure high-quality recreational therapy services.

  • Plan and deliver individual and group activities that enhance cognitive, physical, and social well-being, including arts, exercise, outings, and special events.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess and address the therapeutic needs of participants.

  • Oversee daily operations of the recreation department, including staff assignments, budgets, and equipment needs.

  • Maintain accurate documentation, track participant progress, and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Promote a warm, caring environment while fostering teamwork across departments.

Minimal Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or related field; NCCAP Activity Professionals Certification preferred.

  • At least 2 years of experience in therapeutic recreation with a geriatric population.

  • Experience working with elderly or frail individuals.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and manage multiple tasks.

Position Highlights & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package.

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.

  • Supportive team environment with a focus on compassion and service.

  • Flexibility to grow within a well-respected, nationwide healthcare organization.

About Trinity Health PACE:

Trinity Health PACE is a non-profit, faith-based healthcare provider dedicated to supporting older adults in the community. We offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is empowered to reach their fullest potential.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Join our mission to improve lives through compassionate care and innovative recreation therapy!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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