Recreation Therapist (OT, CTRS) - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus
UHS
Summary
The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.
Job description
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Masters degree in Art Therapy, preferred.
- One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
- Certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in one of the following areas: Occupational Therapist or Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
- Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle With Care – de-escalation and restraint training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure or within 90 days of employment.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline
- Certification or licensure as Occupational Therapist or Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- CPR Certification
- Handle With Care de-escalation and restraint training within 90 days of employment
- One year of related experience with psychiatric patient care techniques (preferred)
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Career Development
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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.