Activity Therapist

Trinity Health•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Therapist is a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and utilizes clinical skills within their area of expertise—including expressive arts therapies, recreational therapy, occupational therapy, and psycho‑educational interventions—to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive program of ancillary services. This role assesses patients’ capabilities, needs, interests, and goals, and develops individualized treatment plans aligned with interdisciplinary team objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Registered therapist or certification as OTR, COTA, or CTRS
BLS certification within one week of hire
Minimum of three (3) months of relevant psychiatric, medical, or clinical experience
On‑the‑job training or formal education in therapy and counseling principles for patients with a variety of psychiatric and medical conditions

Responsibilities

Assesses patient care needs and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and continually reassess individualized treatment plans.
Plans and facilitates milieu programming, including therapeutic groups, skill‑building activities, and psycho‑educational sessions.
Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with assigned patients.
Provides clinical input and participates actively in interdisciplinary treatment planning and rounds as required.
Monitors patient safety and promptly reports any potential risks or concerns to the Manager and Unit Leaders.
Documents and reports patient information accurately and timely, following established policies and procedures.
Promotes a customer‑ and patient‑focused environment by maintaining professionalism and adhering to quality improvement standards.
Works in various clinical settings with diverse patient populations.
Assists in monitoring departmental documentation for accuracy and completeness, including conducting chart reviews as needed.
Acts as a lead in performance improvement initiatives and participates on committees as assigned.
Supports departmental performance appraisals by collecting and/or completing concurrent input forms and, when appropriate, assisting with or writing evaluations.
Takes an active role in staff training, including orientation, competency assessments, and identification of ongoing training needs; promotes positive communication among staff.
Collaborates in follow‑up related to disciplinary actions when applicable.
Conducts functional assessments per physician order, as required.
Collaborates with the AT Clinical Manager regarding internships and other departmental activities.
Serves as a role model for the organization’s mission and values through professional appearance, communication, time management, and behavior.
Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental, and physical support to patients.
Demonstrates commitment to Relationship‑Based Care in hospital‑based services.
Maintains required annual training and demonstrates competency in all programmatic training.
Performs other duties as assigned.