Recreation/Activity Therapist III

Overview

Paradise Valley Hospital  is the South Bay’s oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital features the San Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center, our Paradise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services.  Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of  quality,  compassion and  community!  Why Prime Healthcare? 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.   Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.  Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid Time Off
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Outstanding Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options!

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Responsibilities

Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Is a Board Certified in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field or is Board Certified Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field and has an approved Licensure in the state of California.

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.

Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered Therapeutic Recreate (RTR) preferred.

Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

Behavioral Violence Prevention within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.

 

Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $29.00 to $34.65. 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.

Salary : $29 - $35