Recreation Therapist PRN (CTRS certified)
UHS
Summary
We are looking for qualified PRN Recreation Therapist to join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health professionals. The Recreation Therapist plans, organizes, coordinates and leads recreation therapy activities. The Recreation Therapist will ensure the program is appropriate to the needs and interest and capacities of patients and is directed toward restoring and maintaining optimal levels of physical and psychosocial functioning.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, coordinates and leads recreation therapy activities
- Ensures the program is appropriate to the needs, interests and capacities of patients
- Directs therapy toward restoring and maintaining optimal levels of physical and psychosocial functioning
- Assesses each patient within seventy-two (72) hours of admission
- Completes daily progress notes on patient's participation toward recreation goals
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy with certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required
- Two (2) years of experience providing Recreation Therapy in a psychiatric setting with an adult population or a Long Term Care setting preferred
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Successful completion of Handle With Care training including appropriate use of seclusion and restraints within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in a restraining process
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy
- Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required
- Two (2) years of experience providing Recreation Therapy in a psychiatric setting with an adult population or a Long Term Care setting preferred
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Successful completion of Handle With Care training including appropriate use of seclusion and restraints within 30 days of employment
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Career Development Opportunities
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.