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Redeemer Health
Abington Township, Pennsylvania

Therapist, Recreation

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Joining Redeemer Health means becoming part of an inclusive, supportive team where your professional growth is valued. Our strength comes from bringing different perspectives and talent to our workforce, spanning PA & NJ.

We offer programs that set up new team members for long-term success including education assistance, scholarships, and career training. With medical and dental coverage, access to childcare & fitness facilities on campus, investment in your retirement, and community events, your career at Redeemer is more than a job.

You’ll discover a commitment to quality care in a safe environment and a foundation from which you can provide and receive personalized attention. We look forward to being a part of your professional journey. We invite you to apply today.

Summary of Job

Plans, coordinates, and conducts a therapeutic recreation program tailored to the needs of adult and geriatric residents on caseload with the goal of improving the physical, mental and social well being of the resident. Prepares reports, documents in the Medical Records, MDS etc. Serves as a member of the IDC Team. Interdepartmental collaboration for effective programming.

Connecting to Mission

All individuals within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of the position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing healthcare. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship, and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the service we provide.

Recruitment Requirements

BS Degree (or related Bachelor’s Degree) CTRS eligible (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) or currently CTRS certified. Three (3) year experiences in Recreation Therapy field with adult/geriatric population preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.

Key Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and conducts therapeutic recreation programs for adult and geriatric residents to improve their physical, mental, and social well-being. Maintains accurate medical records and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective programming.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and eligibility for or current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Three years of experience in recreation therapy with adult or geriatric populations is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Geriatric careMedical records documentationMDS documentationCare planningPatient assessmentRehabilitation

Recreation Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 20% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 37 employers

22
<$70k
11
$70k-90k
8
$90k-110k
9
$110k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
31%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,631 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Abington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,669/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Redeemer Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Education Assistance
Scholarships
Career Training
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Childcare Access
Fitness Facilities
Retirement Investment