Recreation Therapy Assistant - Child & Adolescent Psych - PRN
UHS
Summary
As a Recreation Therapy Aide, you'll play an active role in enhancing patients' quality of life by creating and leading engaging, therapeutic recreation programs. Working alongside Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, you'll help design activities tailored to individual interests, support patients in discovering new leisure skills, and contribute to personalized treatment plans that promote growth, independence, and well-being.
Job description
Responsibilities
As a Recreation Therapy Aide, you'll play an active role in enhancing patients' quality of life by creating and leading engaging, therapeutic recreation programs. Working alongside Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, you'll help design activities tailored to individual interests, support patients in discovering new leisure skills, and contribute to personalized treatment plans that promote growth, independence, and well-being.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Design and lead a dynamic recreation therapy program, including fitness, creative arts, outdoor activities, community outings, and special events like birthdays, holidays, and graduations; create engaging weekly activity schedules that inspire participation
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, and Therapy to ensure recreation services are well-coordinated and integrated into patient care
- Participate in treatment team meetings and therapeutic groups, contributing to care planning while building strong partnerships with community organizations to expand patient opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required
- At least one year experience working with emotional and behavioral disorders with children, adolescents, and/or adults
- Experience in inpatient setting preferred
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- At least one year experience working with emotional and behavioral disorders with children, adolescents, and/or adults
- Experience in inpatient setting preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Assistance
- Pet Insurance
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.