Activity Therapist

Memorial Physician Practices; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and leave

Education and certification support

Wellness programs

Job summary

Copper Springs, part of LifePoint Health, seeks an inpatient Activity Therapist to deliver therapeutic activities and adapt plans to patient needs. The role requires a Master's degree in a related field and active certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS; ASLS preferred).

A strong collaborative approach with the treatment team is essential. Join a comprehensive program focused on patient wellbeing and outcomes, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in multidisciplinary care teams

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Music Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or Art Therapy from an accredited school.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for practice as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices.
• Assesses patient needs considering cultural, religious, and physical abilities in groups and activities.
• Documents patient responses to interventions in daily/weekly progress notes.
• Completes all assessments within required timeframes and supports workload balance.
• Forms initial and subsequent treatment programs per physician treatment orders.
• Develops a plan of care with measurable goals and interventions.
• Delivers therapy procedures per plan and communicates with patients to achieve benefits.
• Maintains communication with the treatment team and physician when treatment isn't effective.
• Contributes to patient program effectiveness and sustains a quality program.
• Understands developmental needs across age groups and adapts activities accordingly.
• Provides varied activities aligned with treatment plan and patient needs.
• Reassesses and updates goals if patient condition changes or after 7 days.
• Offers direction to staff regarding activity groups and updates treatment plans.

Education

Master's degree in Music Therapy / Recreational Therapy / Art Therapy

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

ASLS Certification

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time, Days, Weekday

Your experience matters

Copper SpringsispartofLifepoint Health,a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Weare driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-beingso you can provide exceptional care to others. As an ActivityTherapist, Inpatient joining our team,you'reembracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills,compassionand dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Howyou'llcontribute

An Activity Therapist, Inpatientwho excels in this role:

• Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices
• Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities
• Documents the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
• Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists
• Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders
• Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs
• Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
• Maintains constant communication with the treatment team, therapist, and physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatments
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient's program
• Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
• Provides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan
• Maintains a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
• Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
• Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
• Reassesses and updates treatment plan goals when there are significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy or after patient's stay has exceeded 7 days
• Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions
• Provides directions to clinical and unit staff regarding activity related groups
• Provides input into patient's AT goals to the treatment teams and records any treatment updates on the treatment update form in treatment team when applicable

Whyjoin us

We believethat investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• FinancialProtection& PTO:Life, accident, criticalillness,hospital indemnityinsurance, short-andlong-term disability, paid familyleaveandpaid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Highereducation andcertificationtuitionassistance, loanassistanceand 401(k) retirement packageandcompany match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental healthservicesand discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learningandcareer advancement opportunities.

Whatwe'relooking for

Applicants should have a current state Music Therapist, Recreational Therapist, Art Therapist possessa Master's degree from an accredited school.Additionalrequirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification isrequiredwithin30 daysof hire.
• ACLS and PALS arerequiredwithin six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

EEOC Statement

Copper Springsis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Copper Springsis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees andcomplies withall applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.