Activity Therapist

Lifepoint Health; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Copper Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an Inpatient Activity Therapist for a full-time day shift. The role focuses on designing and delivering activity-based therapies to support patient recovery and engagement within an inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a related field, with BLS required within 30 days and ACLS/PALS within six months of hire; one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related therapy field.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience in therapy preferred.
• ASLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies theory and standards for therapeutic decision making.
• Assesses patient needs considering culture and disability to tailor activities.
• Documents patient responses to interventions in progress notes.
• Develops initial and ongoing treatment programs per physician orders.
• Sets measurable goals and plans of care for each patient.
• Provides therapy according to plan and communicates with the patient about progress.

Skills

Music Therapy

Recreational Therapy

Art Therapy

Education

Master's degree in therapy

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time, Days, Weekday

Howyou’llcontribute

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 tomaking 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.

• 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 packageand company 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.