Activity Therapist

Responsibilities Activity Therapist - PRN Welcoming Music, Art, Exercise Science Therapy majors Since , Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services(as part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with alcohol and substance use disorders.

The 62-bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high quality care.

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a -bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities.

Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia.

Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.

Visit us online at : Activity Therapist is responsible for planning, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating therapeutic groups for patient involvement.

Documentation of patient response to therapeutic modalities is required. Job Duties : Assessment of patients Planning and facilitating therapeutic groups.

Documentation of patient response to therapeutic modalities. Develop, implement, and update treatment plans. Maintains assigned areas.

Ensures safe use of recreation equipment and tracks inventory. Maintains adherence to DHEC requirements and monitoring for the swimming pool and other pertinent patient areas.

Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Recommends the purchasing of supplies. Benefit Highlights Tuition / Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Loan Forgiveness Program Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website : uhsguest.

com Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.

S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Job Requirements : Education requirements : Bachelor of Arts degree in related field of activity Work experience requirements : 1 year minimum in psychiatric setting or 2 years with special populations only preferred.

Required licenses / certifications / courses : Certification through NCTRC or related certification / licensure organization preferred.

CPR certification required. Certification in exercise a plus.