Lead Recreational Therapist — Mentorship & Program Growth

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

PTO 6.46 hours biweekly

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Student Loan Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Lead Activity Therapist to support the Director of Clinical Services and oversee the Recreational Therapy Program.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Recreational or Occupational Therapy, CTRS certification, and 1–3 years of related experience. A Master’s degree is preferred, with a focus on patient-centered care within a 108-bed psychiatric facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Recreational or Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution (Master's preferred).
• CTRS certification or other appropriate certification or license required.
• 1-3 years of related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement hospital-wide activity programming.
• Assist in interview/selection for Clinical Services Department.
• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments for inpatients and partial hospitalization patients.
• Maintain accurate documentation for patient interactions.
• Lead or assist with groups and activities for a diverse patient population.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on needs assessments and patient interests.
• Mentor new staff onboarding to the Activities Therapy team.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Program development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy

CTRS certification

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Lead Activity Therapist to support the Director of Clinical Services and oversee the Recreational Therapy Program.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Recreational or Occupational Therapy, CTRS certification, and 1–3 years of related experience. A Master’s degree is preferred, with a focus on patient-centered care within a 108-bed psychiatric facility.