Activity Therapist, CTRS PRN

Rock Springs; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Rock Springs is seeking an Activity Therapist (CTRS) in Georgetown, TX. This PRN position requires Sunday availability and focuses on delivering engaging therapeutic activities within a clinical setting to support patient recovery.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy and CTRS licensure, with CPR and De-escalation certifications either in place or obtained within 30 days of hire. Collaboration with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy (CTRS) or similar field is required.
• CTRS license is required by state regulations.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Applies therapeutic theory and standards in activities and interventions.
• Assesses patient needs and plans appropriate activities.
• Documents patient responses and progress on treatment updates.
• Develops treatment programs with measurable goals.
• Collaborates with treatment team and physicians to adjust plans.

Skills

Therapy planning

Documentation

Patient assessment

Group activities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy (CTRS)

Job description

Title

Activity Therapist, CTRS

Job Type

PRN, as needed with Sunday availability

Your experience matters! At Rock Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an Activity Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

How You'll Contribute

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

Essential Functions

• 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

Additional Information

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Qualifications And Requirements

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.

License: Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations.

Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

About Us

Rock Springs is located in Georgetown, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Rock Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rock Springs 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.