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.
Location Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Category Rehabilitation Services Schedule Days Work Type Full time Department LIFE Geisinger Recreational Therapy Team Date posted 08/17/2026 Job
ID R-03624
Job Summary Assists recreational supervisor with planning of therapeutic recreational activities. Coordinates and conducts therapeutic recreational activities. Provides an ongoing assessment of the patients' functional level in collaboration with occupational and physical therapy to conduct activities to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient functioning and satisfaction. Provides and leads year round activities and services for individuals. Ensures the very best patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interaction. Job Duties Leadsactivities year round with a focus on developing trust, community unity, support, anddevelopment skillsthrough appropriate therapeutic groups and individual sessions. Leads the therapeutic recreation clinic and recreation room. Assists with the development, review, andupdates ofrecreational policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Completes charting requirements, reviewing recreational assessments on patients during treatment, and updating activities and programming schedule. Develops and incorporates activity services into patient treatment plans. Performs basic maintenance of recreation areas and equipment. Completes maintenance work orders as necessary. Assists with ordering andmaintaining inventoryof all recreation equipment and supplies. Inspects all equipment and facilities regularly to ensure safety. Conducts staff orientation for new employees and students pertaining to Therapeutic recreation services. Consults with medical and other relevant staff to determine patients' physical restrictions and participation level. Consults and provides input as needed for performance of activity staff. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate's Degree = 2 years; Bachelor's Degree = 4 years). Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Associate's Degree- (Preferred) Experience Minimum of 2 years-Relevant experience• (Required) About Geisinger Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our Vision & Values Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS
: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE
: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING
: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION
: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY :
We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. Our Benefits We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
