Activities Therapist-PD

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Establishes and provides activities and therapy programs on inpatient units. Provides a wide range of therapeutic activities through which patients can rehabilitate, learn alternative coping strategies, and enhance self-esteem. Accurately records patient progress in accordance with The Joint Commission and Medicare standards. Implements group therapy daily, in conjunction with other disciplines or independently. Coordinates daily therapeutic activities for patients admitted to VMU, S1, and those with an activity therapy order on other units. Coordinates one-on-one intervention for patients unable to tolerate group therapy. Records daily group notes capturing participation and tolerance. Develops individualized plans of care with objectives, goals, and interventions for each patient. Attends and participates in AM rounds, Treatment Planning, and other program meetings. Coordinates findings with other treatment team members to produce a comprehensive discharge plan based on individual strengths and weaknesses. Employs good judgment in designing aftercare plans suited to the individual patient's strengths and weaknesses. Identifies potential clinical problems and brings them to the attention of the Physician and team. Is alert to clinical emergencies and reports them promptly to the Charge Nurse and Physician. Incorporates the hospital’s mission, vision, and values, and promotes the patient-centered care model. Promotes the Plane Tree Philosophy within the therapeutic milieu. Coordinates the monthly Plane Tree Buffet on S1 and assists patients in hosting guests. Collects and analyzes monthly MTP audit data and reports findings. Adheres to the Dress Code policy on S1, including wearing a wireless panic alarm pendant at all times. Performs other related duties as assigned. Completes required continuous training and education. Demonstrates professional work behavior and complies with departmental and external agency requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in an allied health field or 2 years of work experience in a psych-related area.
Certification as an Activities Therapist is preferred.
Ability to extract and interpret information.
BLS (certification)
CP (certification)
Typing
Record keeping
Word processing
Basic medical terminology

Nice To Haves

Certification as an Activities Therapist

Responsibilities

Establishes and provides activities and therapy programs on inpatient units.
Provides a wide range of therapeutic activities for patient rehabilitation, coping strategies, and self-esteem enhancement.
Records patient progress accurately according to The Joint Commission and Medicare standards.
Implements group therapy daily, independently or with other disciplines.
Coordinates daily therapeutic activities for patients on VMU, S1, and other units with activity therapy orders.
Coordinates one-on-one interventions for patients unable to tolerate group therapy.
Records daily group notes detailing participation and tolerance.
Develops individualized patient plans of care with objectives, goals, and interventions.
Attends and participates in AM rounds, Treatment Planning, and other program meetings.
Coordinates findings with treatment team members for comprehensive discharge plans.
Designs aftercare plans based on individual patient strengths and weaknesses.
Identifies potential clinical problems and reports them to the Physician and team.
Responds to clinical emergencies and reports them promptly.
Incorporates hospital mission, vision, values, and promotes patient-centered care.
Promotes Plane Tree Philosophy and coordinates monthly Plane Tree Buffet on S1.
Collects and analyzes monthly MTP audit data and reports findings.
Adheres to dress code policy on S1, including wearing a wireless panic alarm pendant.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Completes required continuous training and education.
Demonstrates professional work behavior and complies with policies and procedures.