Certified Activity Therapist PRN

Parkridge Valley; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Parkridge Valley in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is seeking an Activity Therapist PRN to provide expressive therapy services to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position involves assessments, group, and individual therapy sessions, requiring a Bachelor's Degree in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or Recreation Therapy.

Candidates must also obtain certifications in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 30 days of employment. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Must obtain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity therapy assessments.
• Provide group and individual expressive therapy sessions.
• Display professionalism in dealing with customers and clinicians.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in monthly activity therapy staff meetings.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or Recreation Therapy

Certification (MT-BC, ATR-BC, or CTRS)

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an Activity Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent Campus, which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary

The Activity Therapist is responsible for providing expressive therapy services to patients, as a member of a multidisciplinary team and in accordance with Live Oaks’ activity therapy work policy. Expressive therapy interventions are focused on helping the patient develop a stronger sense of self by promoting the identification and expression of feelings through participation in the creation and sharing of personal work, including visual art, dance/movement, poetry, writing, drama, or music.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity therapy assessments.
• Provide group and individual expressive therapy sessions appropriate to client needs.
• Display professionalism in dealing with customers, staff and clinicians.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Follow all hospital policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in monthly activity therapy staff meetings.
• Attend and participate in weekly clinical supervision.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team in meeting treatment goals.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Bachelors Degree in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, or Recreation Therapy – REQUIRED.
• Certification within the specialty may also be required at time of hire (MT-BC, ATR-BC, or CTRS).

Benefits

Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent Campus offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.