PRN Activities Therapy Coordinator

Your experience matters

Mesa Springs is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities Therapy Coordinator joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

An Activities Therapy Coordinator who excels in this role will:

• Apply appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices
• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural religious and physical disabilities in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities
• Documents the patients response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status as appropriate
• Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists
• Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physicians/licensed practitioners treatment orders
• Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patients needs
• Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan communicate and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
• Maintains constant communication with the treatment team therapist and physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatments
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the patients program
• Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
• Provides activities suitable to the patients needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan
• Maintains a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
• Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
• Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
• Reassesses and updates treatment plan goals when there are significant changes in the patients condition in compliance with facility policy or after patients stay has exceeded 7 days
• Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions
• Provides directions to clinical and unit staff regarding activity-related groups
• Provides input into patients AT goals to the treatment teams and records any treatment updates on the treatment update form in treatment team when applicable
• Coaches and onboards other ATs to ensure they perform to standards of performance under the guidance of the DCS
• Coordinates the workflows and schedules of other ATs as directed by DCS
• Coordinates and plans for programming and treatment goals
• Coordinates and assures material availability to meet plans
• Coordinates these plans with other ATs
• Maintains AT budget and ordering of supplies needed for group programming
• Coordinates holiday and special event plans to encourage patient participation in groups
• Coordinates these plans with other ATs
• Works with DCS in developing unit schedules/programming and newsletters provided to patients daily

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• What were looking for
  Applicants should have aBachelors degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS) Music Therapy (MT-BC) Art Therapy (ATR ATR-BC ATR-P LPAT) or similar field required.Additional requirements include:
• Current CTRS Certified Music Therapist or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
• CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days

More about Mesa Springs

Mesa Springsis a Behavioral Health hospitaloffering exceptional care to the Fort Worth TX community.

EEOC Statement

Mesa Springsis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Mesa Springsis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.