Activity Therapist

UHS; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness program

Competitive pay and generous PTO

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Aiken, South Carolina, seeks an Activity Therapist to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic activities for patients with emotional and behavioral disorders. You will document patient responses and support treatment goals in a multidisciplinary team setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, BLS on hire, CPI within 90 days, and at least one year in a psychiatric setting is preferred. UHS offers robust benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related therapeutic discipline.
• One year in psychiatric setting preferred.
• BLS certification required on hire.
• CPI training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients.
• Plan and facilitate therapeutic activities.
• Develop, implement, and update treatment plans.
• Document patient responses to therapies.
• Provide direct patient care appropriate to patient ages served.
• Maintain assigned areas and ensure safe use of recreation equipment.
• Monitor for DHEC requirements in pool and patient areas.
• Make recommendations for new activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recreation Therapy

Therapy Planning

Patient Interaction

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Music, or Recreation Therapy, humanities, SW, or related therapeutic discipline

Job description

Activity Therapist

Responsibilities

Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services (as part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with alcohol and substance use disorders. The 62-bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high quality care. Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services. Visit us online at: "https://www.aikenregional.com". The Activity Therapist is responsible for planning, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of therapeutic groups for patient involvement for treatment goals. Provides continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. Documentation of patient response to therapeutic modalities is required. Service Excellence is required at all times.

Job Duties

• Assessment of patients.
• Planning and facilitating therapeutic activities.
• Plan activities that are medical based treatment programs to help maintain or improve patient's physical, social, and emotional well-being.
• Documentation of patient response to therapeutic modalities.
• Develop, implement, and update treatment plans.
• Maintains assigned areas.
• Ensures safe use of recreation equipment and tracks inventory.
• Maintains adherence to DHEC requirements and monitoring for the swimming pool and other pertinent patient areas.
• Make recommendations to supervisor on new activities for individuals and groups.
• Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Recommends the purchasing of supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation Therapy, humanities, SW, or related therapeutic discipline.
• Experience: One(1) year minimum in psychiatric setting preferred.
• License or Registration Requirements: BLS required upon hire. Certification or licensure in said activity required.
• Training: CPI required withing 90 days of hire.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.