Activity Therapist | Universal Health Services >

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; North Dakota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for an Activity Therapist to join their innovative team at a new behavioral health center. This role involves designing therapeutic activities, evaluating patient progress, and providing support throughout treatment. With a focus on both adult and pediatric patients, this position offers a rewarding work environment where you can make a significant impact on patients' lives. The company provides excellent benefits, including competitive compensation, medical plans, and opportunities for career development. If you are passionate about helping others and have the required qualifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Discounted stock plan

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Healthcare Savings Account

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred with 3+ years of experience.
• Active ND License/Certification in relevant therapy fields.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement therapeutic activities based on patient assessments.
• Evaluate and document patient responses and progress towards goals.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Patient Assessment

Group Therapy

Individual Therapy

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Therapeutic Techniques

Assessment Tools

Job description

Activity Therapist - $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Horizon Health is seeking an Activity Therapist for our BRAND NEW unit called Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This unit will be a 24 bed inpatient unit for both adult and pediatric patients. We are also planning to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. Altru Health System and Universal Health Services are working together in expanding inpatient behavioral health services. The Certified Recreational Therapist conducts and administers therapeutic recreation and/or activity services for the facility. We are seeking any of the following: Recreational, Occupational, Music, Art, Dance and Movement therapists.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements therapeutic activities for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data.
• Evaluates and documents patients’ responses to treatment and progress towards goals, to develop and document recommendations for discharge and aftercare.
• Communicates treatment and progress results to supervisor and treatment team.
• Conducts individual and/or group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displaying sufficient theoretical knowledge of effective treatment techniques.
• Provides appropriate education, resources, and support for patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Evaluates and uses techniques, tools and resources to assist patients in treatment.
• Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures.
• Evaluates satisfaction resulting from the treatment provided and modifies or discontinues the treatment as needed based upon patient progress, achievement of goals, lack of progress or change in condition. Reports and documents patient/client progress, achievement and changes in the treatment plan.
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

For more information, email Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• At least 3 years of related experience
• Must be a graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Active ND License/ Certification- Music, art, recreational, occupational, dance and music, etc. therapist certification

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.