Recreational Therapist Director

Company Overview

Valhalla Post Acute is a vibrant 162-bed skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care in Louisville, Kentucky. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, fun, and empathetic environment where our team can thrive and make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and passionate Recreation Therapist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will develop and implement engaging therapeutic recreation programs tailored to residents’ needs, promoting physical, emotional, and social well-being. Your creativity and expertise will help enhance quality of life for our diverse population, including seniors.

Therapeutic Recreation Manager

Valhalla Post Acute

Make a difference. Create memories. Bring fun to every day.

Valhalla Post Acute is looking for a creative, energetic, and compassionate Therapeutic Recreation Manager to lead our resident activities program. This is an opportunity to create meaningful experiences, build genuine relationships with our residents, and bring your ideas to life in a fun and rewarding environment.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and oversee a creative, engaging monthly activities program.
• Develop activities that promote residents’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.
• Plan unique events, themed activities, outings, entertainment, celebrations, and individualized activities.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and incorporate their interests, hobbies, and preferences into programming.
• Lead, schedule, and support the activities team.
• Complete required activity assessments, care plans, and documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing, social services, therapy, dietary, and other departments to support resident quality of life.
• Ensure the activities program meets applicable regulations and facility standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or certification in Therapeutic Recreation or Gerontology is preferred but not required
• Previous work experience preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or memory care.
• Experience planning and leading recreational, social, or therapeutic activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Creative, energetic, dependable, and comfortable working with residents with varying cognitive and physical abilities.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Experience working with residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is a plus.

Why Valhalla?

At Valhalla, we believe activities are more than filling a calendar — they’re about creating purpose, connection, and moments residents look forward to.

If you’re someone who loves to create, lead, connect, and make people smile, we’d love for you to bring your personality and ideas to our team!

Pay: $64,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program

Experience:

• Activities : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• OT (Required)
• COTA (Required)
• Recreational Therapy (Required)

Work Location: In person