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Tower Behavioral Health

PM Activity Coordinator 12:30pm-9pm

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Reading, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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What they do

A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$64,615 / year median in Pennsylvania

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Job Description

PM Activity Coordinator 12:30pm-9pm Tower Behavioral Health - 2.5 Reading, PA Job Details 12 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description Overview:

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient's treatment plan. Hours are 12:30pm-9:00pm

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtain information on the patient's needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treat plan. Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals. Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness. Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being. Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs. Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals. Plan and implement activity interventions that promote a safe use of leisure time. Provide activity interventions to promote the development of social skills and leisure independence. Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups. Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services, if applicable. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required. Master's degree preferred. Two or more years' experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. TOWBH