Activity Therapist - PRN
Company: ACADIA
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 26, 2023
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Complete activity assessment through patient observation and
patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient's
needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and
implementation of the treatment plan.
- Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the
treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment
goals.
- Plan and implement an activities program including but not
limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure
education and leisure awareness.
- Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental
and physical well-being.
- Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are
sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet
their specific needs.
- Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions
that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve
his/her treatment goals.
- Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise,
games and community outings.
- Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain
independent.
- Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude
towards customers always. When patient needs are not met,
acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient
safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational
Therapy or related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Three or more years' experience in recreation in a healthcare
setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility
required.
- Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is
preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently
in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in
the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical
professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in
expressive therapy area required.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required
(training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility
requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Keywords: ACADIA, Lancaster , Activity Therapist - PRN, Healthcare , Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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