Manager, Activities

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

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Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

At Gundersen Health System, we believe patients of all ages deserve the best care and we strive to make a difference in their lives. Do you believe you have what it takes to be a part of that difference?

Join our team as Manager, Activities in our Recreation Therapy Department, located in Wabasha, MN and be the change you want to see in the world.

What's Available:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)

• This will typically be scheduled day shift hours, may include occasional weekend or holiday coverage

What you will get:

• Salary range of $ 46,592 – 68,224 per year, based on experience.

• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

• Work in an environment that values and supports you—personally and professionally

What you will do:

• Provide LOVE + MEDICINE to our patients and residents

• To direct the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program to ensure the activities meet the needs of individual residents and the residents as a whole.

• Serve in a day-to-day leadership role, supporting staff through problem-solving, sustaining change, and responding to ideas and concerns

• Lead approximately 10 direct reports (Activity Assistants/ CNAs) – including providing support for staff development, performance management, and adherence to quality standards

• Partner with a team of medical professionals, and other leaders who are here to support your success and that of our patients & residents in their health journeys.

What you need:

• A graduate of a state approved Activity Coordinator’s course; or maybe a registered Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, TRS, certified by the National Therapeutic Recreation Society; or  a certified Occupational Therapist, OTR, registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association; or a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA, certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association; or  a college graduate in a related field of study approved by the state licensing agency with certification as an Activity Director from the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (NCCAD).

• Minnesota Certification Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required within six (6) months of hire *unless COTA or OTR.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers within six (6) months.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Why Join Us?
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer