Recreational Therapist CTRS - (PRN)

Universal Health Services; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

401(K) with company match and stock

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Recreational Therapist with CTRS for our BRAND NEW Altru Behavioral Health Center unit. This PRN role requires the ability to work 36 hours per month, including one weekend shift, to support inpatient behavioral health services.

The therapist will design and lead therapeutic activities, assess progress, document care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote patient outcomes and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Active ND license/certification in therapy.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements therapeutic activities based on assessments and input.
• Evaluates and documents patient progress toward goals for discharge planning.
• Communicates treatment progress to supervisor and team.
• Conducts individual/group sessions per standards and treatment techniques.
• Provides education, resources and support for patients before/during/after treatment.
• Utilizes tools to assist patients in treatment.
• Completes progress notes and assessments per procedures.
• Evaluates treatment impact and adjusts plans as needed.
• Reports patient progress and changes in the treatment plan.
• Participates as an active member of interdisciplinary teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CTRS certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Recreational Therapist with CTRS - (PRN)

***PRN - Must be able to work 36 hours/month with one weekend shift.***

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking an Recreational Therapist with a CTRS (PRN) for our BRAND NEW unit called Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This unit will be a 24 bed inpatient unit for both adult and pediatric patients. We are also planning to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. Altru Health System and Universal Health Services are working together in expanding inpatient behavioral health services. The Certified Recreational Therapist conducts and administers therapeutic recreation and/or activity services for the facility. We are seeking any of the following- Recreational, Occupational. Music, Art, Dance and Movement, etc. therapists.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements therapeutic activities for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data.
• Evaluates and documents patients’ responses to treatment and progress towards goals, to develop and document recommendations for discharge and aftercare.
• Communicates treatment and progress results to supervisor and treatment team.
• Conducts individual and/or group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of effective treatment techniques.
• Provides appropriate education, resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Evaluates and uses techniques, tools and resources to assist patients in treatment.
• Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures.
• Evaluates satisfaction resulting from the treatment provided and modifies or discontinues the treatment as needed and based upon patient progress, achievement of goals, lack of progress or change in condition. Reports and documents patient/client progress, achievement and changes in the treatment plan.
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

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 $14.3 billion in 2023. During 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2023, listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• At least 3 years of related experience
• Must be a graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Active ND License/ Certification- Music, art, recreational, occupational, dance and music, etc. therapist certification

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.