Travel Inpatient Recreation/Recreational Therapist - $2,582 per week

Travel Inpatient Recreation/Recreational Therapist position at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Behavioral health specialty. 13‑week assignment with potential to renew. Full‑time, 40 hours per week.

Schedule

• Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:30 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am – 8:30 pm
• Saturday: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• Sunday: 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Pay

• Weekly rate: $2,438 – $2,582
• Bi‑weekly pay
• Enhanced hourly rate with tax‑exempt stipend where applicable
• Paid travel to and from assignment

Responsibilities

• Design and implement therapeutic activities based on thorough patient assessment, professional/referral input, and all available data
• Evaluate and document patient responses to treatment and progress toward goals; develop recommendations for discharge and aftercare
• Conduct individual and/or group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards
• Provide appropriate education, resources, and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
• Deliver high‑quality patient care with strong assessment of functional needs and outcomes; consult and participate as part of the treatment team
• Complete and maintain all required documentation timely and in compliance with policies and regulations
• Assess patient needs regularly and assist in developing and updating the Master Treatment Plan
• Collaborate within a team environment to ensure each treatment modality is appropriate for the patient
• Provide group educational therapies consistent with established techniques and methods

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Licensure/Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or equivalent (e.g., Registered Art Therapist, Certified Music Therapist, Dance/Movement Therapist)
• Experience: Two (2) or more years providing activity therapy; behavioral health/psychiatric setting experience preferred

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock purchase plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within Universal Health Services and its subsidiaries
• Comprehensive orientation prior to first assignment
• Access to nationwide network of peers and leaders for ongoing education and idea exchange
• Seamless intercompany transfer to permanent positions with no pause in benefit coverage

About the Company

Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), is a leading behavioral services management company operating a national network of over 200 behavioral health facilities. UHS, headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services, with inpatient acute care, behavioral health, outpatient, virtual behavioral health, insurance, physician network, and related services across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.