Certified Recreational Therapist

Moorings Park is looking for a Recreational Therapist or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). The Recreational Therapist / CTRS is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing a program of activities which challenges all level of residents to remain as active mentally and physically as their condition warrants, subject to any written restrictions and limitations identified by the resident’s physician. This program meets/exceeds all applicable State and Federal guidelines and meets each resident’s individual needs, as well as, the needs of the residential community, in order for him/her to attain and maintain his/her highest level of functioning.

Contributions:

• Completes required documentation in a timely manner i.e., quarterly progress rate, resident assessments, care plan, MDS and quarterly assurance study.
• Develops and implements an activity program which meets the individual and community needs of the resident.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled meetings i.e., care plan, resident council, and quality assurance.
• Responsible for the supervision of assigned activities staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating performance.
• Plans and submits for approval activity budget and adheres to this budget following approval.
• Develops and maintains an ongoing quality assurance program which effectively evaluates the activity program.
• Creates and distributes monthly Activity calendar.
• Creates and organizes monthly staff work schedule.
• Coordinates set up and preparations for special functions.
• Develops facility in-service education program with regard to activities.

Job Requirements:

• A degree in therapeutics, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), or Activities Professional Certification. (Required)
• Works in compliance with all HIPPA regulations and standards.
• Participates in facility and professionally sponsored educational programs, including continuing education programs to comply with mandatory in-service requirements dictated by State and Federal governments.
• A current Florida driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to our insurance company must be maintained.
• Working knowledge of computer programs i.e., publisher, word, etc.
• Previous experience in activities in long-term care (Preferred)
• Adheres to a flexible on-call work schedule which involves evening, split shift or weekend or holiday coverage.

Moorings Park ® Communities, a renowned Life Plan organization includes three unique campuses located in Naples, Florida. We offer Simply the Best® workplaces through a culture of compassionate care for both our residents and our partners. We’re proud to be named a Great Place to Work Certified company through Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®".

Simply the Best Benefits for our partners include:

• FREE health and dental insurance
• FREE Telemedicine for medical and behavioral health
• Vision insurance, company paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Generous PTO program
• HSA with employer contribution
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Wellness program with free access to on-site gym
• Corporate discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Caring executive leadership