Recreational Activity Therapist

Ridgeview Institute - Smyrna; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Part-Time Recreational Activity Therapist. You will plan and implement therapeutic activities, ensuring patient care and documentation. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in psychiatric care. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

100% company-paid life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Cafeteria on site

Employee engagement events

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Certification or licensure in art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activity services for patients.
• Document interventions based on patient care plans.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Patient Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreational Therapy

Master’s Degree

Job description

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Join our team as a Part-Time Activity Therapist!

The Activity Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for the assigned program. This involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling. Experience and certification in Art Therapy is a plus!

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure timely documentation of interventions and that interventions are based on the patient's care plan.
• Apply appropriate crisis intervention techniques as required.
• Communicate changes in the patient's condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreational skills development/deficiency.
• Maintain current documentation in daily progress notes, including the patient's name, date of therapy, name of therapeutic group/intervention, and summary of the session.
• Act as a patient advocate and ensure patient rights are upheld.
• Report therapeutic services charges daily, substantiating any changes in the treatment notes.
• Contribute to treatment plan with specific goals and interventions to be achieved in therapeutic activities.
• Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise and non-judgmental terms.
• Utilize seclusion/restraint procedures applicable to adult body size and history of violent or emotional behaviors.
  
  

Your Experience Matters What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational, Art, Music, or Recreational Therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline, or a Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience, with a knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Certification or licensure by state of Georgia and/or national governing body in of the following areas: art, occupational, recreation, or music therapy.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR Certification/First Aid and successful completion of CPI before assisting with a restraining procedure and within the orientation period. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Current Lifeguard and First Aid certifications if conducting swimming activities.

Your Care Matters What We Provide For Our Team

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking
  
  

What Sets Us Apart

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
  
  

Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.

Compensation

This is a Full-Time, non-exempt role, and the expected compensation range is $18.00 to $22.00/hour. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be given to experience and skill level. Join us as our Activity Therapist!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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