Recreation Therapist
UHS
Summary
The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will ensure the program is appropriate to the needs and interest of patients and is directed toward restoring and maintaining optimal levels of physical and psychosocial functioning.
Job description
Position Summary
The Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will ensure the program is appropriate to the needs and interest of patients and is directed toward restoring and maintaining optimal levels of physical and psychosocial functioning.
The Recreation Therapist will actively participate in treatment planning and implementing activity services for the inpatient population, 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 under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy / Leisure Studies
- Must have a valid WA State license CTRS - Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Must obtain CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications provided by facility upon hire
- Preferred two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care setting
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred
- Skills and experience in group facilitation, group adaptation, and curriculum development
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy / Leisure Studies
- Valid WA State CTRS license
- CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications upon hire
- Preferred two years experience in a psychiatric health care setting
- Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques
- Skills in group facilitation, group adaptation, and curriculum development
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.