Activity Therapist

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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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 and offered by facility).

• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.