Adolescent Activity Therapist — Rehab & Group Therapy

University Medical Center, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking an Activity Therapist to provide direct patient care on adolescent units at Peace Hospital in Louisville, KY. The role includes conducting assessments, planning interventions, and delivering group and individual therapy sessions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of direct therapeutic services experience, with a focus on patient-centered care and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field.
• Minimum one year experience providing direct individual or group therapeutic services.
• Knowledge of activity therapy and rehabilitation principles.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapeutic recreational assessments and makes treatment recommendations.
• Conducts and leads activity therapy groups and individual sessions.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment teams and updates treatment plans.
• Maintains accurate patient charts and ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Develops and maintains safe, organized therapeutic activity materials.

Skills

Active listening

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field

Job description

UofL Health is seeking an Activity Therapist to provide direct patient care on adolescent units at Peace Hospital in Louisville, KY. The role includes conducting assessments, planning interventions, and delivering group and individual therapy sessions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of direct therapeutic services experience, with a focus on patient-centered care and confidentiality.