Activity Therapist - PRN

Harbor Oaks Hospital; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 9,600 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Harbor Oaks Hospital is seeking a PRN Activity Therapist to join our team in New Baltimore, Michigan. This is a non-exempt hourly position with approximately 32 hours per month and a pay rate of $25.00 to $28.42 per hour, based on experience and education.

As part of the patient’s treatment plan, you will plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs and assess patients to support their progress and well‑being.

Qualifications

• CTRS or in process of national certification; or related specialty licensure with expressive therapy.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required by state/facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through observation and interviews for treatment planning.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities to meet treatment goals.
• Lead activity sessions including leisure skills, education and awareness.
• Facilitate sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well‑being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques (sports, dance, music, art, relaxation).
• Develop and implement interventions aligned with patient needs and goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills to support independence.
• Modify activities to suit groups; maintain professional and empathetic attitude.
• Acknowledge and resolve patient concerns with safety as a priority.

Skills

CTRS certification / expressivetherapy

CPR certification

First aid certification

Job description

Harbor Oaks Hospital is looking for a PRN Activity Therapist to join our team.

Rate of Pay: $25.00 - $28.42 per hour (based on experience and education)

For more information call Ann at 586-330-5223

This is a great part time position for a therapist looking to expand their technical skills. Approximately 32 hour a month. (Flexible - Pick Your Shift)

What you will do as a PRN Activity Therapist: Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Non Exempt Hourly Position

Essential Functions

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
• We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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