Patient Recreation Specialist

Sierra Tucson; Saddlebrooke (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Recreation Therapist to plan, organize, and direct individual and group activities within a healthcare facility. You will organize and lead recreational programs for patients and their families, explaining activities, ensuring safety, and promoting participation.

The role requires communication, empathy, and the ability to document patient progress in medical records. CPR and de-escalation/restraint training are required; First aid may be required based on state or

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid knowledge

Job description

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Recreation Therapist to plan, organize, and direct individual and group activities within a healthcare facility. You will organize and lead recreational programs for patients and their families, explaining activities, ensuring safety, and promoting participation.

The role requires communication, empathy, and the ability to document patient progress in medical records. CPR and de-escalation/restraint training are required; First aid may be required based on state or