Activity Therapist

Lifepoint Health • Columbus, OH

12h • $26 - $35

About The Position

Columbus Springs East is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
an Activities Therapist
joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission
dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey
where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference
in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapist (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), or Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P LPAT)
• Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license in the state of Ohio required
• CPR and de-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred

Responsibilities

• Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices
• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities
• Documents the patient’s response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
• Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists
• Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician’s/licensed practitioner’s treatment orders
• Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient’s needs
• Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level