Activity Therapist

The Essential Job Functions Include :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient / family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his / her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.

Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

LICENSES / DESIGNATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS :

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.

OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.

CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire as part of new hire orientation).

In Addition to working for a premier treatment center with competitive pay, our employees enjoy these other great benefits :

• Three medical plan levels, dental and vision insurance.
• HSA with Company contribution
• FSA, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life / AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Insurance
• 401k with Company match
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Employee Discount Program
30+ days ago