Recreational Therapist

Are you a Recreational Therapist looking to work for an amazing organization by serving others and connecting with your co-workers?Immanuel Pathways PACE® is seeking a Recreational Therapist to work at Pathways Central Iowa located at 7700 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, IA 50324. You will work with our Immanuel Pathways Day Center and at participant's personal homes. We reimburse $0.725/milefor travel.Pay will be based upon experience, certifications, skills and education.Best in Class Benefits can be found at Immanuel:HEALTH: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)LIFE INSURANCE: Employer Paid Life InsuranceTIME OFF: Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per yearRETIREMENT: 401K with employer matchWELLNESS: Wellness Program and Employee Assistance ProgramGROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Advancement opportunities (as appropriate) - we look to grow from within our organization, Education Assistance Program - we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up frontPlus many more benefits!What You Will DoThe overall purpose of this job is to provide recreation therapy to residents. The primary responsibilities of this job include assessing for resident leisure interests, abilities and skills, life history, planning adaptations and support techniques to help residents achieve their recreation, leisure, and social engagement needs, implementation of therapeutic programming, and documentation and evaluation of services provided. This position is also responsible for communicating with resident’s family members and coordinating special events with other departments.Skills & RequirementsEducation- Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field requiredEducation or training in geriatrics, including dementia, preferred. Experience-Experience in therapeutic recreation in an internship, field experience, volunteering, and or work with older adults or special needs populations.For those working in the state of Nebraska, Completion of Nebraska-certified “Activity Coordinator” course or certified therapeutic recreation specialist within 6 months of hire. Equivalent years of education may substitute for experience requirement.For those working in the state of Iowa, must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or willing to obtain the CTRS within 6 months of hire. Other Requirements - Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.At Immanuel, we believe that our success is built on the collective strength of our people. Here’s why you’ll thrive as part of our team:Meaningful work: You won’t just have a job; you will have a purpose. Our Mission impacts the lives of our residents/participants and their families, one another, and our community.Growth Opportunities: We invest in your development. Whether it’s mentorship, training, or advancement, we’re committed to your growth.Inclusive Culture: We celebrate uniqueness and foster an environment where everyone feels valued.Work-Life Harmony: We believe in allowing you to thrive by leveraging your passion. Achieve your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life harmony.Total Rewards: A focus on feedback and recognition, competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and perks beyond the basics.Intentional Experience: We are very intentional about your employee experience, from Day One Orientation to how we onboard new managers and invest in quarterly and annual leadership training. Join us at Immanuel and be a part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts here.Immanuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.A background check and drug screen will be required prior to hire.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Created: 2026-01-12