Recreation/Activity Therapist II

Prime Healthcare • Joliet, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.

Requirements

• Is Board Certified in Recreation Therapy (required) or Art Therapy or Expressive Arts Therapy (certification preferred) or related field.
• Bachelor or master’s degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist Therapy or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Art Therapy or Expressive Arts Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled.
• Directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community.
• Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

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