Recreation/Activity Therapist II

About the role

Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. Directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, provide a means of creative expression and facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.
• Direct patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music.
• Facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

Skills

• Therapeutic Recreation Knowledge
• Activity Planning and Facilitation
• Behavioral Health Awareness
• Community Reintegration Support

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
• Reasonable compensation estimate: $24.18 to $27.57.

Pay

• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Schedule

• Full Time Days

Contact Information

Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.