Recreational Therapist - COTA - $5000 Sign-on Bonus
UHS
Summary
Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183 bed acute care and residential facility. For more than 30 years Poplar Springs Hospital has been guided by its mission of helping those who need the full continuum of behavioral health services. Our facility offers behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents through our acute programs, adolescent residential programs, as well as programs for active duty military.
Job description
We have a new opening for a Recreational Therapist. This individual will provide ancillary therapy assessments/consults, group activity therapy sessions. Will carry a case load, develop and implement therapeutic activity sessions, and complete all related documentation. Will assist with development of a related program strategy and monitoring and evaluating patient outcomes. Interacts with medical, nursing and other program staff members. Provides timely and accurate documentation. Participates in referral development activities as directed. Cosigns therapy notes as needed to assure timely charting of AT documentation. Assists in providing training and orientation to new activity therapists. Directly supports staff development training and clinical education. Participates in performance improvement committees and other hospital committees as assigned. Assists in recruitment and supervision of student interns. Performs continuous quality improvement activities. Orders supplies and utilizes resources in a fiscally responsible manner to provide quality activity programming. Maintains the environment of care. Actively communicates with AT Director and AT team members as necessary all issues related to AT services. Performs other duties as assigned. Hours will vary and applicants need to have flexibility with his/her availability.
Qualifications
Position Requirements: Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified or eligibility for certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist OR Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). HWC certification preferred. CPR certification preferred.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and certification. One to two years previous experience preferred.
General Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services. Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm. Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.). Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions. Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning. Ability to troubleshoot and work cooperatively on a multidisciplinary activity therapy team. Ability to multitask and independently manage time in an efficient manner.
Requirements
- Certified or eligibility for certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist OR Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and certification
- One to two years previous experience preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment
- Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Ability to problem solve and accept feedback
- Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning
- Ability to troubleshoot and work cooperatively on a multidisciplinary activity therapy team
- Ability to multitask and independently manage time in an efficient manner
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career development opportunities
- Retention Bonus Program
- Loan Forgiveness Program
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.