Activity Therapy Assistant

Tenet Healthcare; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

HSA/FSA

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto is seeking an Activity Therapy Assistant to support treatment groups and assist in patient assessments in the Behavioral Health Center. You will work closely with the Activity Therapist to coordinate expressive arts activities that fit the therapeutic milieu.

Per diem position with dayshift responsibilities. Relevant education and a current BLS are required; water-safety certification within 60 days may be needed by Stanislaus County guidelines.

Qualifications

• Effective communication in English, both verbal and written.
• Experience facilitating groups and activities; ability to run therapy-based sessions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate treatment groups in the Behavioral Health Center.
• Assist in evaluating and assessing patients for expressive arts therapy participation.
• Coordinate activities with the Activity Therapist to fit the therapeutic milieu.

Skills

English communication

Group facilitation

Expressive arts therapy

Education

AA/BA in Art/Music/Movement/Recreational/Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

Job Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Days

Holiday Rotation: N/A

Department: Behavioral Health Center

Reporting to Clinical Programs Manager and with clinical oversight from the Activity Therapist, the Activity Therapy Assistant facilitates treatment groups, assists in evaluating and/or assessing patients and their potential for participation in expressive arts therapy groups. Works closely with the Activity Therapist in coordinating activities appropriate to the therapeutic milieu.

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Doctors Medical Center of Modesto hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma preferred, AA or Bachelors Degree in Art therapy, Music Therapy, Movement/Dance Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or other appropriate discipline preferred.

Minimum Experience/Skills

Entry level accepted; 1+ yrs experience in acute care or skilled nursing facility, Psychiatric Inpatient, experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to perform groups and activities in other languages highly desirable.

License/Certificates/Credentials

Required – Current Healthcare Provider BLS card. Required water-safety certification per Stanislaus County Water Safety Regulations within 60 days of hire.

Job Summary

$, $25.00 - $37.04 hourly Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

Organization Description

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.