Job Description
Recreational Therapist – PACE Program
Full-Time | San Francisco, CA
Estimated Pay Range: $34.37 – $38.85/hour
Comprehensive Benefits Package Available
Role Overview
We are hiring a Recreational Therapist to lead and deliver a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program for PACE participants. This role is central to enhancing quality of life for older adults through individualized and group-based recreational therapy, social engagement, and community integration. You’ll work closely with an interdisciplinary care team to support participants’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being in a culturally responsive environment.
What You’ll Do
- Design, coordinate, and implement daily recreational and social programming in the PACE Day Center
- Conduct participant assessments to identify care needs, preferences, and therapeutic goals
- Establish and monitor individualized recreation-related goals as part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) care plan
- Lead and oversee group and individual activities, community outings, holiday events, and special programs
- Collaborate with the Center Manager to ensure a safe, engaging day room environment and mitigate risk factors (e.g., falls, wandering)
- Supervise and provide leadership to recreation aides and volunteers
- Build partnerships with community organizations, instructors, and performers to enhance programming
- Document assessments, progress notes, and updates in Epic accurately and efficiently
- Communicate changes in participant condition to the IDT, caregivers, and clinical staff as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreational Therapy from an accredited institution or Bachelor’s degree in Recreation with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation
- Current BLS and First Aid certification
- Knowledge of social and recreational programming tailored to older adult populations
- Fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese) — required
Benefits & Additional Information
- Competitive compensation
- Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee, spouse, and/or children
- Employer contribution to 401(k)
- Full-time, FLSA Non-Exempt position
- Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity
- Consideration given to qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance