What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Therapist position at Deaconess?
Join our Team
We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.
Benefits
We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer :
- Flexible schedules for work-life balance
- Paid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employees
- Get up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv - access to the money you worked for, but haven't been paid yet
- Earn While You Learn - Deaconess offers tuition reimbursement for many healthcare opportunities, STEP UP program will pay your normal wages for time spent in enrolled class hours for up to 18 hours per week for approved programs. Educational Assistance up to $5.250.00 per calendar year while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes.
- Tuition.io - Deaconess offers access to a full suite of tools to help manage and educate with student loans and expenses. One on one student loan coaching via email, chat or calls.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Outstanding Referral Programs
- Pet Insurance Available
- Medical Premium Assistance of up to 10% is available for eligible full time employees.
- Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for spouse, if applicable)
- Onsite children's care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at various locations
- Free access to 2 Fitness Centers, located at Midtown and Eagle Crest.
- Deaconess RN on Call is available for employees 24 / 7 / 365 to speak to an RN
- Automatic enrollment in a 401K plan at 3% pre-tax contribution with an outstanding employer matching program
- Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
- Career advancement opportunities
You will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess
Deaconess Hospital Named Among Top 5% of U.S. Hospitals for a 4th consecutive year
Deaconess has been named the #2 Hospital in Indiana for the past five years in a row by U.S. News & World Report
Forbes listed Deaconess among America's Best Large Employees in 2022 and 2023
Job Summary
Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, child and adolescent patients with diagnosed psychiatric, addictive and emotional disorders. Consistently performs in a manner that exemplifies the Deaconess Cross Pointe Standards in both the area of employee relations as well as customer relations.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or related field, with certification required. Master's in related field is preferred. Experience in working with psychiatric patients either through internships or work experience preferred.
Keywords : therapy, social work, therapist, cross pointe, behavioral health
Salary : $11 - $34
