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Activity Therapist Per Diem Jobs (NOW HIRING)

As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a per diem/as needed Activity Therapist. The Activity Therapist is responsible for providing activity and group ...

As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a per diem/as needed Activity Therapist. The Activity Therapist is responsible for providing activity and group ...

Responsibilities Activity / Group Therapist Opportunity - Per Diem Fuller Hospital is a 109-bed licensed, private psychiatric facility located in South Attleboro, Massachusetts providing inpatient ...

Our Per Diem Therapeutic Activities Therapist position presents an ideal opportunity for an energetic, motivated individual with prior experience working with patients with behavioral health or ...

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Universal Health Services

Berwyn, IL • On-site

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Activity Therapist

Forest View Hospital, a 108-bed facility, brings over 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a per diem/as needed Activity Therapist. The Activity Therapist is responsible for providing activity and group programming for adult or adolescent patients in an inpatient setting. The goal of Activity Therapy is to assess, educate and develop recreational social, leisure and daily living skills.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Teach patients interactions with families and significant others in a socially constructive way
  • Develop productive skills for vocational, avocational, and daily living activities
  • Provide opportunities to become aware of leisure strengths and interests
  • Transfer learned activity skills to ongoing functioning in the community
  • Perform individual assessments of functional living skills
  • Assists Nursing Team with safety duties

Qualifications:

Activity Therapist Part Time (CTRS or Appropriate Licensure) Requirements:

  • A Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited academic institution. (CTRS Required) or
  • Applicable Bachelors or Masters preparation with appropriate mental health support licensure.

EEO Statement: Forest View Hospital is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Forest View Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice: At Forest View Hospital, our Human Resources department is here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning Forest View Hospital, UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.


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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

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Health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

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King of Prussia, PA, US