Activity Therapist

Memorial Physician Practices; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,666 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Tuition Assistance

Employee Well-being Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

A leading behavioral health facility in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Activities Therapist to enhance the lives of patients through tailored therapeutic practices. Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and pertinent certifications. The position offers a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits including medical, financial protection, and growth opportunities. Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community while also ensuring your well-being.

Qualifications

• Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license in Ohio required.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies therapeutic practices according to standards.
• Assesses patient needs considering cultural and physical factors.
• Documents patient responses to treatment.
• Contributes to workload balance in assessments.
• Formulates treatment programs as directed by physicians.
• Develops care plans with measurable goals.
• Provides therapy according to treatment plans.

Skills

Therapeutic practices

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, or Art Therapy

Job description

Activities Therapist, Behavioral Health

Full-time

Your experience matters

Columbus Springs East is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®.

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• 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 treatment plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapist (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), or Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P LPAT). Additional requirements include:

• Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license in the state of Ohio required
• CPR and de-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred

More about Columbus Springs East

Columbus Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Columbus community for over 7 years. We are proud to be Accredited by The Joint Commission.

Hourly range: $25.89 - $35

EEOC Statement

"Columbus Springs East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbus Springs East is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."