$5,000 hiring bonus for eligible external candidates that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

The Recreational Therapist provides a variety of therapeutic social, recreational and diversional events for participants. Conducts individual assessment to identify the participants' individual interests/needs. Develops and implements an appropriate variety of individual and group activities. Participates in interdisciplinary care planning. Coordinates the recreation documentation for her/his assigned group of participants.  Assists with training and supervising assigned volunteers and/or youth job program assistants/student interns and their activities. Leads facility-wide participant-centered events.

Providence PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly that strives to keep older adults as healthy as possible living in the community through clinics, home visits and more. Join our team to help empower elders in your community to live active, independent lives.

Benefits and perks:

Competitive pay (including holiday pay & shift pay differentials)Best-in-class benefits – full medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day401(k) plan with employer matching & complementary retirement plannerGenerous paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidaysMileage reimbursement for roles traveling to patient homes Tuition reimbursement & student loan forgiveness programsWellness & mental health assistance programsBack-up child & elder care to help with care disruptions for your familyVoluntary benefits, like pet, auto and home insurance, and more!

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Recreation TherapyWithin 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart AssociationUpon hire: Washington Recreational Therapist Registration Upon hire: National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification - if practicing within this state

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years Providing recreation with the elderly or disabled.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.