Recreation Therapist (CTRS) $3,000 Sign-on Bonus

Kingwood Pines Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Kingwood Pines Hospital in the Houston area seeks a Recreation Therapist to plan and implement activity services for the psychiatric program, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to meet treatment goals.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least one year of psychiatric care experience, and CTRS licensure. CPR and Handle with Care training are required or may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic discipline.
• One year of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques.
• CTRS certification or licensure is required.
• CPR Certification and Handle with Care training completed or to be obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for the assigned program.
• Define and implement treatment goals as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction and role modeling to patients.

Skills

Psychiatric patient care knowledge

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline

Job description

Kingwood Pines Hospital

Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116 bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community. We are located about 30 miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. We serve children, adolescents, and adults for psychiatric and behavioral health. The hospital also has services in intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services.

Position Summary

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Occasional Nights and Weekends

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Art, Music, or Recreation therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline.
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.
• Licensure: Certification or licensure as CTRS is required.
• Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification and successful completion of Handle with Care training. Certification and training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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