Recreation Aide- Per Diem- Willowcrest
Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health | |
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia | |
1100 Walnut Street (Show on map) | |
Nov 13, 2024 | |
The Therapeutic Recreation Aide implements diversional therapeutic recreation programs for individual and group service for patients and their families. The Therapeutic Recreation Aide helps prepare patients and the environment for treatment and assists the therapist in performing treatment under his/her direction. This position generally requires providing service to AD, A, O, F age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. High School diploma or equivalent required. Enrolled in Bachelorrsquo;s Degree Program in Therapeutic Recreation or an Associatersquo;s Degree in related field strongly preferred. Two years experience in activity leadership with individuals who are physically disabled or equivalent required. Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson. About Jefferson Nationally ranked,Jefferson, which is principally located in the greaterPhiladelphiaregion and southernNew Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.Jeffersonis more than 42,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of SidneyKimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in thePhiladelphiaarea, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 17 hospitals and more than 160 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plansis a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options inPennsylvaniaandNew Jerseyfor more than 35 years. |