Healing Arts Therapist

Acadia • Wilmington, NC

2d

About The Position

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• Certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR Yoga, OR Reiki with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level