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ACTIVITIES THERAPIST, Full Time Days
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What they do
A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
$65,646 / year median in Nevada
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Compassion :
We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family. •Empathy :
We put ourselves in our patient's shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch. •Teamwork :
We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient's lives. •Quality :
We strive to provide excellence in clinical care. •Ethics :
We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards. •Respect :
We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone. •Service Excellence :
We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve. •Innovation :
We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care.Website:
https://www.nnmc.com This Activity Therapist opportunity is full time at 40 hour per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. This dynamic individual will p rovide direction of the activity therapy programs and staff. Oversees general recreation activities. Maintains participation in the multidisciplinary team. Supervises and/or administers all activity therapy programming, from assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, to discharge planning.Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Orient new Activity Therapy staff to all departmental policies, procedures and expectations. Ensures that Activity Therapy is in compliance with State and regulatory agencies. Trains new Activity Therapy staff in use of recreational, therapeutic, and teambuilding equipment. Is able to interpret assessment and develop measurable goals and objectives. Benefits for full and part time employees: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on ourBenefits Guest Website:
benefits.uhsguest.com If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Leah Webb, Recruiting Supervisor @ Leah.Webb@uhsinc.com