Inpatient Recreation Therapist — Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings assistance

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Temple, Texas is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join the acute care psychiatric setting. You will plan and implement activity services as part of the interdisciplinary team, providing patient care, observation, and modeled behavior to patients across units.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant licensure (CTRS, OT, or MT-BC) with CPR certification. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year(s) of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: CTRS, OT or MT-BC required.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification; Handle with Care Training and Service Excellence Training must be completed during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate observation and apply sound judgment in patients' physical and mental condition/needs.
• Assist patients in achieving their optimum level of independent functioning.
• Monitor therapeutic space, supplies and equipment and ensure they are kept clean, orderly and safe.
• Utilize time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish duties; delegate as appropriate and exercise good judgment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Universal Health Services in Temple, Texas is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join the acute care psychiatric setting. You will plan and implement activity services as part of the interdisciplinary team, providing patient care, observation, and modeled behavior to patients across units.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant licensure (CTRS, OT, or MT-BC) with CPR certification. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within UHS and its subsidiaries.