Activity Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, leisure studies, or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy.
• Successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork, or practicum.
• Ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic activity programs and conduct direct therapy for patients on an assigned unit and shift.
• Participate in formulating treatment plans as a member of the treatment team.
• Evaluate patient behaviors and reactions in relation to activities and leisure time.
• Maintain awareness of supplies and equipment used for activities.
• Monitor and maintain adequate resources and verify a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participate in formal on-the-job training opportunities to develop therapeutic technique skills.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Pension program
• Group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• 3 paid personal business days annually
• 12 paid sick days annually, with carryover from year to year
• 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, including 10 days in the first year of employment
• 13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
• Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax medical care and dependent care assistance plans
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)