Patient Recreation Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Recreation/Activity Specialist to plan, develop, organize and direct recreational activities for patients within the facility. This role emphasizes safety, empathy and professional patient interactions in a healthcare setting.

The incumbent will lead group and individual activities, document progress, and ensure programs align with facility policies while maintaining patient safety as a top priority. Prior healthcare recreation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.
• Serve as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation.
• Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.
• Document activity interventions and patient progress in the medical record per facility documentation requirements.
• Seek supervision and support when complications arise in dealing with a patient either in an individual or group setting.
• Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Activity planning

Patient engagement

Communication

Safety awareness

Documentation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field

Job description

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Recreation/Activity Specialist to plan, develop, organize and direct recreational activities for patients within the facility. This role emphasizes safety, empathy and professional patient interactions in a healthcare setting.

The incumbent will lead group and individual activities, document progress, and ensure programs align with facility policies while maintaining patient safety as a top priority. Prior healthcare recreation experience is preferred.