Activity Therapist (AT)- Behavioral Health

Memorial Physician Practices; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Education & Certification Support

Well-being programs

Professional Development

Job summary

TGH Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Activity Therapist to support psychiatric patients within Lifepoint Health's network in Tampa. You will implement therapeutic activities and coordinate with the care team to meet patient goals.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, building plans, documenting progress, and updating treatment goals as conditions change. A compassionate, team-focused professional with CTRS/MT-BC is preferred and CPR/CPI training within 30 days is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days may be required.
• Experience in a psychiatric health care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs using cultural, religious, and physical considerations.
• Documents patient responses to interventions in treatment records.
• Formulates initial and subsequent treatment programs per orders.
• Develops care plans with specific, measurable goals.
• Delivers therapy procedures according to the treatment plan.
• Reassesses and updates goals as patient's condition changes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy or related field (CTRS/MT-BC/ATR/ATR-BC/ATR-P/LPAT)

Job description

Facility Name: TGH Behavioral Health Hospital

Schedule: Full Time, Tuesday-Saturday

Your experience matters

TGH Behavioral Health Hospitalis 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 a Activity 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

An Activity Therapist who 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.
• 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.
• 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 direction 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.

Why join us

We believe that 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 tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC, ATR-P LPAT), or similar field required.
• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• License: Current unencumbered certification/license/registration required per state of practice guidelines.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. May be required to work flexible hours, holidays, and overtime.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all 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.