Activity Therapist
Activity Therapist
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Job Description
We currently have an opening for a FullTime Activity Therapist to join our team of caring professionals. The schedule for this opportunity is 9AM530PM.
- Competitive Salary
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Acadia 401K Plan with match
- Professional Growth
- Paid Holidays Personal Time Vacation Time and Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Many employee centered events throughout the year
The Activity Therapist will Plan direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patients treatment plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patients 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 wellbeing.
- 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:
- Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Recreational Therapy or related field required.
- Masters 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 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 deescalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation for roles at Pacific Grove Hospital varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location role skill set and level of experience.As required by local law Pacific Grove provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in as set forth below.
Location: California
Hourly Range 25.09 33.45
Employment Type
Full-Time
