Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of the Manager of Geriatrics, develops, markets and directs Memory Fitness Center. Establishes effective means of providing client services to patients and families referred to the Center.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Develop, implement and maintain program structure for Memory Fitness Center
• Market program to referral sources in the community, community groups, etc.
• Conduct operation of program, meeting needs of participants while staying within budgeted parameters.
• Promote ongoing public relations efforts.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of program, modifying as appropriate.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, CTRS preferred, or certification as an Activity Therapist.
• Experience planning, developing and conducting recreational group activities for geriatric population and for those with dementia.
• Experience interacting with health care professionals in Community.

Preferred

• CTRS preferred

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.