ACTIVITY THERAPIST- RECREATIONAL
UHS
Summary
To ensure that patients are assessed regarding adaptive and leisure skills; to serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy; to provide a variety of therapeutic activities using a variety of modalities to promote knowledge, skills and attitudes that promote improved functioning.
Job description
Position Summary
To ensure that patients are assessed regarding adaptive and leisure skills; to serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy; to provide a variety of therapeutic activities using a variety of modalities to promote knowledge, skills and attitudes that promote improved functioning.
Responsibilities
The Activity Therapist will assess patients' adaptive and leisure skills and serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. They will provide a variety of therapeutic activities and modalities to promote improved patient functioning.
Qualifications
Education/Training
Minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related field, or master's degree in art, music, yoga, or dance therapy.
Experience
- Minimum of one year experience leading therapeutic activities or yoga instruction in a psychiatric or rehabilitation setting.
Licensure/Certification
- A recreation therapist, the individual must maintain a North Carolina License and National Certification as a recreation therapist.
- A yoga instructor the individual must maintain active certification and complete all required CE's to meet continued certification requirements.
- An art, music, or dance therapist, it is preferred that he/she is working toward certification in the field of his/her specialization.
- Current North Carolina Driver's License
Knowledge and Skills
- Practical knowledge of the scope of adjunctive therapy assessment and techniques.
- Demonstrated skill in assessment and treatment in adjunctive therapy for which holds specialization.
- Ability to document quickly, clearly, accurately, and concisely.
- Communication skills necessary to communicate to patients, team members, family members, and agencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related field, or master's degree in art, music, yoga, or dance therapy
- Minimum of one year experience leading therapeutic activities or yoga instruction in a psychiatric or rehabilitation setting
- North Carolina License and National Certification as a recreation therapist
- Active certification for yoga instructor with required CE's
- Current North Carolina Driver's License
- Practical knowledge of adjunctive therapy assessment and techniques
- Demonstrated skill in assessment and treatment in adjunctive therapy specialization
- Ability to document quickly, clearly, accurately, and concisely
- Communication skills for patients, team members, family members, and agencies
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.