Inpatient Activity Therapist (Per Diem) - Rehab & Recovery

Forest View Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest View Hospital, a 108-bed facility, seeks a per diem Activity Therapist to provide activity and group programming for adults or adolescents in an inpatient setting. The role aims to assess, educate and develop recreational and daily living skills.

Responsibilities include teaching family interactions, developing vocational and leisure skills, and conducting individual assessments, with additional safety duties alongside the nursing team.

Qualifications

• CTRS is required.
• BS in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution.
• Or applicable BA/MA with appropriate mental health licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach patients interactions with families and significant others in a socially constructive way.
• Develop productive skills for vocational, avocational, and daily living activities.
• Provide opportunities to become aware of leisure strengths and interests.
• Transfer learned activity skills to ongoing functioning in the community.
• Perform individual assessments of functional living skills.
• Assist Nursing Team with safety duties.

Skills

CTRS

Therapeutic Recreation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation

Bachelor’s or Master’s with licensure

Job description

Forest View Hospital, a 108-bed facility, seeks a per diem Activity Therapist to provide activity and group programming for adults or adolescents in an inpatient setting. The role aims to assess, educate and develop recreational and daily living skills.

Responsibilities include teaching family interactions, developing vocational and leisure skills, and conducting individual assessments, with additional safety duties alongside the nursing team.