RECREATIONAL -ACTIVITY THERAPIST
About The Position
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time Activity / Recreational Therapist. The therapist assesses patients’ adaptive and leisure skills and serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, supporting the organization’s treatment program and philosophy. The role provides therapeutic activities using a variety of modalities to promote knowledge, skills, and attitudes that improve functioning. The position requires practical knowledge of adjunctive therapy assessment and techniques, along with demonstrated assessment and treatment skills in the therapist’s area of specialization. The therapist must document quickly, clearly, accurately, and concisely, and communicate effectively with patients, team members, family members, and agencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or a related field, or a master’s degree in art, music, yoga, or dance therapy.
- At least one year of experience leading therapeutic activities or providing yoga instruction in a psychiatric or rehabilitation setting.
- Maintain a Washington, DC license and national certification as a recreation therapist.
- Yoga instructors must maintain active certification and complete continuing education requirements for continued certification.
- Practical knowledge of adjunctive therapy assessment and techniques.
- Demonstrated assessment and treatment skills in the adjunctive therapy area of specialization.
- Communication skills necessary to communicate with patients, team members, family members, and agencies.
- Ability to document quickly, clearly, accurately, and concisely.
Nice To Haves
- Art, music, or dance therapists are preferred to be working toward certification in their field of specialization.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ adaptive and leisure skills.
- Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team and support the organization’s treatment program and philosophy.
- Provide therapeutic activities using a variety of modalities to promote knowledge, skills, and attitudes that improve functioning.
- Document quickly, clearly, accurately, and concisely.
- Communicate with patients, team members, family members, and agencies.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
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Job Type
Full-time
