Activities Specialist - Full Time - Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital

Trinity Health•Schenectady, NY

3d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, a member of St. Peter's Health Partners, is a state-of-the-art acute rehabilitation hospital in Schenectady, New York. The hospital serves people recovering from traumatic injuries, illnesses, and major surgeries. The Activities Specialist joins a team of healthcare providers supporting patients with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputations, stroke, cardiopulmonary conditions, and orthopedic disabilities. Working with the Lead Recreation Therapist, the Activities Specialist uses leisure activities such as games, sports, and crafts to help patients engage and improve their minds, bodies, and spirits. The role plans and implements recreational services and recreational therapy group work, and may include a small caseload. The position provides direct patient care and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team on patient needs and rehabilitation progress.

Requirements

Associate degree in a field related to therapeutic recreation or activities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with physicians, patients, families, and hospital staff.
Ability to perform moderate work, including lifting 15–30 pounds.
Excellent clinical skills across diverse treatment approaches.
Ability to maintain an organized work environment and follow department procedures productively.
Advanced and spontaneous problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working with recreational programs is preferred.
Occupational Therapy Assistants, Recreation Therapists, and individuals with Activities Assistant or Activities Specialist experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide leisure counseling to individuals with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputations, stroke, cardiopulmonary conditions, and orthopedic disabilities.
Provide direct patient care, including formulating plans of care and delivering age-specific treatment based on patients' cognitive, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being needs.
Assist the Lead Recreation Therapist with planning and facilitating outpatient adaptive experiences and support groups, including golf, fishing, rock climbing, art classes, kayaking, a weekly post-stroke group, and virtual engagement programs.
Provide leisure resources and supplies to inpatients and their families while maintaining excellent bedside manner and efficient time management.
Participate in the multidisciplinary team through weekly patient round reports, co-treatments with other disciplines, and ongoing communication about patient needs and rehabilitation progress.
Assist the Lead Therapist with materials promoting inpatient and outpatient programs, including clinic flyers and monthly activity calendars.
Complete projects and special assignments by setting objectives and priorities, managing time, gaining cooperation, monitoring progress, problem-solving, and adapting plans.