Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.3

 

The Recreation Therapist is under the supervision of the Director of Recreation. He/she functions as a member of the Recreation Department and is a resource to other therapists in his/her area of expertise. He/she is responsible for ensuring that his/her assigned residents receive optimal services from the department

A day in the life of a at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

• Complete assessment of each resident that identifies recreational therapy needs.
• Create and implement individual care plans and therapies for each resident.
• Document quarterly/annual progress for each resident.
• Create Activities Calendar for residents that meets the full range of diversified programs, including: Physical, Social, Intellectual, Creative, Sensory, Spiritual, and Community.
• Educate staff regarding the role of the Recreation Therapist.
• Participate in the development and review of policies and practices related to Recreation and Recreation Therapy.
• Understand and meet all government requirements, including documentation, certification, continuing education, and reporting. 
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Maintain full documentation and complete all administrative requirements as required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Academic credentials including a college degree in Recreation, Music, or Art Therapy and/or related experience.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with other staff.
• Effective communication with other staff, medical personnel, residents and their family/significant others, visitors and outside agencies and referral services.
• Familiarity with CMS (Medicare System)

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Casework and group experience
• Long-term care facility experience
• Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish)

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting at $31,674.24 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.