What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation/Activity Therapist II position at Providence Medical Center?
Overview
At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. To learn more, visit www.saintjohnleavenworth.com or call 913-680-6000.
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Responsibilities
Education and Work Experience
At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. To learn more, visit www.saintjohnleavenworth.com or call 913-680-6000.
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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.
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelors or Masters 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
