Activity Coordinator

Socket.dev; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a qualified Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy as part of the patient’s treatment plan in our healthcare facility in Chattanooga, TN. The role emphasizes creating engaging therapeutic activities and leading sessions to improve patient well-being and social skills.

Required: Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation or related field; two+ years in healthcare recreation; CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification; Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to tailor the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate progress toward goals.
• Develop and implement activities including therapeutic leisure skills, education and awareness.
• Lead sessions to improve patient mental and physical well‑being.
• Instruct patients in activities such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques.
• Develop and implement interventions to meet patient needs and promote safe use of leisure time.
• Provide activities to develop social skills and independence in leisure.
• Modify activities to suit different groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in implementation of the program where applicable.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, professional attitude toward patients and address complaints while prioritizing safety.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtain information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treat plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate 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.

• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Plan and implement activity interventions that promote a safe use of leisure time.
• Provide activity interventions to promote the development of social skills and leisure independence.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services, if applicable.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility is required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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