Recreation Therapist
UHS
Summary
Join a team where the PRN Recreation Therapist, Art Therapist, or Music Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing recreation activities for each assigned program. This includes defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to children, adolescent, adult and military patients.
Job description
Position Summary
Join a team where the PRN Recreation Therapist, Art Therapist, or Music Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing recreation activities for each assigned program. This includes defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to children, adolescent, adult and military patients.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement recreation activities for each assigned program
- Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to children, adolescent, adult and military patients
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline
- One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred
- Prefer certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy
- Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of CPI – 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 from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline
- One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred
- Prefer certification or licensure by state and/or national governing body in art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy
- Successful completion of CPR Certification
- Successful completion of CPI – 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
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Career development opportunities
- Continuing education options
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.