Recreational Therapy Intern - Unpaid Internship
UHS
Summary
Students will be supervised by a Licensed Recreation Therapist. They will have the opportunity to work with the population that we serve, learn how our facility impacts the community, and participate in treatment teams with a multidisciplinary team approach.
Job description
About the Internship
Students will be supervised by a Licensed Recreation Therapist. They will have the opportunity to work with the population that we serve, learn how our facility impacts the community, and participate in treatment teams with a multidisciplinary team approach.
This is an unpaid internship.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and planning therapeutic recreation programs.
- Conduct assessments.
Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1, Monday - Friday (8 AM - 5 PM).
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program for Recreational Therapy or other related field and has met the requirements to participate in a practicum/internship
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Successful completion of background and drug screenings
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.