Activity Therapist

Acadia • Madison, WI

2d

About The Position

The Activity Therapist plans, directs, and implements activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans. The role includes assessing patients’ needs, skills, interests, and limitations; developing and delivering therapeutic activities and interventions; and supporting patients’ mental and physical well-being, treatment progress, and independence. Activities may include therapeutic leisure, sports, dance, music, art, relaxation techniques, exercise, games, and community outings. The therapist adapts activities for specific groups and maintains a positive, empathetic, and professional approach, with patient safety as a priority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in recreation in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), currently in the process of obtaining national certification, certification in a specialty area such as art, dance, or music, or clinical professional licensure such as LCPC or LPC with expressive therapy certification.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through observation and patient or family interviews to identify needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning.
• Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within treatment programs to support progress toward treatment goals.
• Develop and implement activities programs that include therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation, tailored to their needs.
• Develop treatment plans and activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help patients achieve treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, including exercise, games, and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Respond professionally and empathetically to customers, acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints, and prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with an industry-leading annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Professional development and leadership training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time