Per Diem Inpatient Activity Therapist

Universal Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a qualified Activity Therapist for inpatient services. This full-time role focuses on assessing, educating and developing recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills for adults or adolescents.

Responsibilities include teaching patients to interact with families, developing productive skills, identifying leisure interests, transferring skills to community living, performing assessments and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited institution; CTRS required or equivalent licensure.
• Applicable Bachelor's or Master's preparation with appropriate mental health licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach patients interactions with families 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS Certification or appropriate licensure

Job description

Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a qualified Activity Therapist for inpatient services. This full-time role focuses on assessing, educating and developing recreational, social, leisure and daily living skills for adults or adolescents.

Responsibilities include teaching patients to interact with families, developing productive skills, identifying leisure interests, transferring skills to community living, performing assessments and supporting