RECREATION THERAPIST (CERTIFIED)

Texoma Medical Center; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a CTRS-certified Recreational Therapist for Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta, GA. The role integrates therapy activities with a patient-centered strategy, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective treatment in accordance with regulatory standards.

You will work with a tenured clinical team to implement individualized programming for adolescents and adults, coordinating therapy across groups and treatment plans, including weekends and evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration or an equivalent program from an accredited university.
• Board of Recreation Therapist Licensure and CTRS certification or equivalent experience and eligibility to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement therapeutic recreation programs to improve physical and mental health as directed by physicians.
• Assist patients in reaching maximum performance in leisure, adaptive, and recreational activities.
• Develop treatment plans based on evaluations and team data with short and long-term goals.
• Provide orientation to recreation therapy by conducting groups for patients.
• Plan activities in advance for effective introduction, execution and closure.
• Coordinate weekend/evening schedules with approved off-campus activities.
• Collaborate with the care team and participate in intern educational experiences.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Group Facilitation

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15-years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.

Website: https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com

The Recreational Therapist (CTRS certified) opportunity is a key member of the Lighthouse Clinical Services Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The Recreational Therapist is responsible for implementing treatment activities and makes modifications based on patient's response due to mental illness, behavioral disturbance, or substance issues.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluation and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs designed to increase, maintain or restore physical and mental health function as directed by the physician.
• Responsible for assisting patients in reaching their maximum performance levels in the areas of leisure, adaptive and recreational activities.
• Develop treatment plan based on evaluation findings and other relevant data gathered through treatment team that includes appropriate short and long term goals.
• Provides orientation to recreation therapy for patients by conducting groups in recreation therapy and based on the population of the group.
• Takes the time to plan the activities in advance in order to allow for effective introduction, the activity and closure.
• Assures the scheduling is done effectively on the weekends, in the evenings and in conjunction with approved off-campus activities.
• Responsible for working with a team in the delivery of care and participates in educational experiences for interns.

Benefit Highlights

• Referral Bonus Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration or an equivalent program from an accredited university.

Board of Recreation Therapist Licensure and certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (CTRS) or have relevant Activity Director/ Recreational Therapy experience and be eligible to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.