ACTIVITY THERAPIST FULL TIME

UHS•Potter Township, PA

About The Position

Full Time Activity Therapist Opportunity This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The Activity Therapist is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, treatment planning, group and individual therapy treatments. The Activity Therapist is responsible to function well as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and participate in the community relations program. Benefits for Full-Time include: New & Improved wages Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! If you would like to learn more about the position prior to applying, contact HR at 814-364-2161 What do our current staff value at The Meadows & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at The Meadows is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and staff you serve. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice. Who we are: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, or music therapy or related field required, Master's preferred.
Certification through National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS) preferred.
Minimum one year experience working in a psychiatric setting.
Good overall interpersonal skills.
Ability to function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside of the hospital.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Certification through National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS) preferred.
Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

responsible for providing high quality patient care
displaying good skills in assessment, treatment planning, group and individual therapy treatments
responsible to function well as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team
participate in the community relations program