ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Universal Health Services • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

To ensure that patients are assessed regarding adaptive and leisure skills; to serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy; To provide a variety of therapeutic activities using a variety of modalities to promote knowledge, skills and attitudes that promote improved functioning.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related field, or master's degree in art, Music, yoga, or Dance Therapy.
• Minimum of one year experience leading therapeutic activities or yoga instruction in a psychiatric or rehabilitation setting.
• If a recreation therapist, must maintain a North Carolina License and National Certification as a recreation therapist.
• If a yoga instructor, must maintain active certification and complete all required CE's to meet continued certification requirements.
• If an art, music, or dance therapist, it is preferred to be working toward certification in the field of specialization.
• Current North Carolina Driver's License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• CPI Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients regarding adaptive and leisure skills.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy.
• Provide a variety of therapeutic activities using various modalities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees