PRN Activity Therapist

Cross Creek Hospital Together with Ascension Seton; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Creek Hospital Together with Ascension Seton seeks an Activity Therapist to plan, direct and implement activity therapy within the patient’s treatment plan.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation; Master’s degree preferred, and at least three years’ healthcare recreation experience. CPR and de‑escalation training required; CTRS certification or credentialing in progress is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting required.
• Experience in healthcare recreation settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through observation and interviews for treatment planning.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities to facilitate progress toward goals.
• Instruct patients in activities like sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques.
• Engage patients to build social skills and independence.
• Modify activities to suit groups and ensure patient safety.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic attitude and resolve complaints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recreation therapy

Healthcare experience

Patient engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• 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.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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