Activity Therapist - LII

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to design and implement person-centered therapeutic recreation programs tailored to resident needs. You will collaborate with the treatment team and facilitate recreation sessions while managing program documentation in software like ActivityPro and PointClickCare.

The ideal candidate has a baccalaureate degree and 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting. A CTRS certification is preferred. Join us in supporting meaningful engagement through recreation.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising recreation activities in a healthcare setting.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement therapeutic recreation programs.
• Collaborate with treatment team members and families.
• Lead recreation sessions and coordinate special events.

Skills

Person-centered planning

Therapeutic recreation techniques

Collaboration

Documentation in PointClickCare

ActivityPro software

Staff training

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college

Job description

Responsibilities

• Researches, plans, and implements person-centered therapeutic recreation programs tailored to residents’ routines, needs, and leisure interests.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team members and families to deliver effective therapeutic recreation (TR) interventions daily.
• Leads and facilitates person-centered recreation sessions, applies appropriate therapeutic interventions, and coordinates special events and outings as needed.
• Coordinates and assists with resident transport and supervision during all scheduled therapeutic recreation activities.
• Maintains and updates the ActivityPro software system, ensuring programming reflects individual preferences, and generates reports as required.
• Assesses residents’ specific TR needs and documents findings in PointClickCare (PCC), including care plans, goals, interventions, quarterly and annual assessments, progress notes, and MDS sections.
• Reviews and audits department documentation in PCC on a routine basis to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Coordinates and schedules TR programs that align with residents’ needs, goals, and leisure interests.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and daily functioning of both group and individual TR programs to ensure meaningful engagement and outcomes.
• Trains and mentors staff on new therapeutic techniques and interventions for individual and group activities.
• Maintains proper operational levels of all equipment, supplies, and work areas to support safe and efficient service delivery.
• Contributes to performance improvement projects and interdisciplinary committees, including Palliative Care, Fall Prevention, and Behavioral Health initiatives.
• Conducts in-service training sessions within specialized areas of therapeutic expertise.
• Communicates and reports residents’ behavioral, emotional, and functional responses during recreational sessions to the treatment team.

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of full-time experience in planning, coordinating and supervising a recreation activities program in a hospital, health care or related facility.

This is PROVISIONAL vacancy.

Department Preferences

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)