What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Therapist position at Saint Alphonsus Health System?
Employment Type : Full time
Shift : Day Shift
Description :
GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE :
At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.
Evaluates patient’s leisure lifestyle and provides goals and objectives directed at a therapeutically designed recreation / leisure oriented treatment which assists patients in attaining optimum level of functioning.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Minimum of 1 years' experience in working with the emotionally ill required Psychiatric Inpatient experience preferred Bachelor's Degree in Occupational, Recreational, Activities Therapy, or related field required American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS / HCP) certification and first aid certification required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Know, understand, incorporate, and demonstrate the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions Demonstrate knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable) Revenue Management : Ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and provide clinical documentation Assess patient’s leisure preferences, limitations, social and ADL (Activities of Daily Living) functional abilities Utilize group and individual therapeutic, occupational, creative expressive or recreational techniques to obtain treatment goals Develop standards for activities program based on recognized therapeutic interventions Manage equipment and materials to support program
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
