Activity Therapist
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ACTIVITY THERAPIST 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 facilitate 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 as 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 group.
- 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 AND LICENSURE 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.
- Flexibility working with both adolescents and adults.
- 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.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Acadia Healthcare operates a network of premier behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering multiple levels of care for all populations.
