Activity Therapist PRN

About the role

As an Activity Therapist in Behavioral Health at West Valley Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, you will join a team passionate about creating positive patient interactions and dedicated to caring for the multi‑faceted wellness of those we serve. The facility is a 150‑plus bed nationally accredited hospital in Caldwell, Idaho, offering a small‑town, friendly environment with a big‑city commitment to high‑quality patient care. West Valley Medical Center employs 800 employees and volunteers, operates off‑site community clinics, and has been named among the Top 100 Hospitals for four consecutive years. As part of the HCA Healthcare network (over 300 affiliate facilities), colleagues have opportunities for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times, and as its co‑founder Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. observed, “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement the activity therapy needs of patients on the Behavioral Health Unit.
• Assure provision of high quality, safe, and cost‑effective services to patients, clients, physicians, visitors, and other customer groups.
• Develop and implement the Activities Therapy program for the unit to foster self‑awareness, increase and/or improve social skills, and promote the creative process to help reduce anxiety, increase self‑esteem, and manage behaviors.
• Complete an activity therapy assessment for each patient within 72 hours of admission.
• Assess individual patient needs and plan/implement activity therapy appropriate for each patient.
• Document pertinent information relevant to developing and implementing the patient treatment plan.
• Under the general supervision of the unit director, provide consultation to other hospital areas as directed by physician order.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date.
• Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy or related field such as art and/or music therapy required; master's degree preferred.
• One of the following certifications: (AAP‑BC) Advanced Activity Professional‑BC, (ATR) Registered Art Therapist, (CTRS) Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, or (MT‑BC) Music Therapy – Board Certified.
• Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support or obtain within 7 days of date of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of community and facility resources, group dynamics, group processing, and working knowledge of a variety of arts, crafts, music, and leisure activities.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and be flexible in program and activity planning.
• Ability to provide independent but collaborative judgment, following established clinical policies and protocols.

Benefits

West Valley Medical Center offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement. Available plans and programs include: comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services; wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services; time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence; savings and retirement resources such as a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling; education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing; additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and