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Lifepoint Health

Activity Therapist

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As an Activity Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and ...

Universal Health Services

Activity Therapist

West Columbia, SC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Plans, organizes, completes all activity therapy programming, from assessment, treatment planning, implementation, evaluation, to discharge planning, as assigned Schedule is Monday - Friday 12pm - 8 ...

Bronson Behavioral Hospital

Activity Therapist

Battle Creek, MI

$25.57 - $33/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Activity Therapist will plan, coordinate, and implement therapeutic activity programs aligned with each patient's comprehensive treatment plan. The hourly pay range for this position is $25.57 ...

Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

Battle Creek, MI

$25.57 - $33/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Activity Therapist will plan, coordinate, and implement therapeutic activity programs aligned with each patient's comprehensive treatment plan. The hourly pay range for this position is $25.57 ...

State of New Hampshire

ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Concord, NH · On-site

$19.96 - $30.02/hr

Concord, NH 03301 ACTIVITY THERAPIST TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT THERAPIST Part-Time, 1st Shift Position#TMPPT4198 $19.96/hour - $30.02/hour Plus, Direct Care Pay Ten Dollars per week The State of New ...

Acadia Healthcare

Activity Therapist

Battle Creek, MI · On-site

$25.57 - $33/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Activity Therapist will plan, coordinate, and implement therapeutic activity programs aligned with each patient's comprehensive treatment plan. The hourly pay range for this position is $25.57 ...

State of Illinois

ACTIVITY THERAPIST (UMP)

Springfield, IL

$63K - $93K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ACTIVITY THERAPIST - 00157 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,328 - $7,819 per month ($63,936 - $93,828 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County:

Lifepoint Health

Activity Therapist

Avondale, AZ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As an Activity Therapist, Inpatient joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion ...

Illinois Staffing

ACTIVITY THERAPIST (UMP)

Chicago, IL · On-site

Activity Therapist (UMP) The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois to collaborate ...

Lifepoint Health

Activity Therapist

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As an Activity Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication ...

State of New Hampshire

ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Concord, NH · On-site

$19.96 - $30.02/hr

Concord, NH 03301 ACTIVITY THERAPIST TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT THERAPIST Part-Time, 1st Shift Position#TMPPT4200 $19.96/hour - $30.02/hour Plus, Direct Care Pay Ten Dollars per week The State of New ...

Illinois Staffing

ACTIVITY THERAPIST (UMP)

Springfield, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Activity Therapist (UMP) We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences ...

State of New Hampshire

ACTIVITY THERAPIST

Concord, NH · On-site

$19.96 - $30.02/hr

Concord, NH 03301 ACTIVITY THERAPIST TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT THERAPIST Part-Time, 1st Shift Position#TMPPT4201 $19.96/hour - $30.02/hour Plus, Direct Care Pay Ten Dollars per week The State of New ...

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How much do activity therapist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for activity therapist in the United States is $28.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an activity therapist?

Activity Therapists are healthcare professionals who use recreational and therapeutic activities to support individuals in improving their physical, emotional, and social well-being. They design and lead structured programs such as arts and crafts, music, games, and exercise tailored to each client’s needs. Activity Therapists often work in settings like hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and mental health facilities to help patients achieve therapeutic goals and enhance their quality of life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an activity therapist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Activity Therapist, you need a background in recreational therapy or a related field, often supported by a bachelor's degree and relevant certifications such as CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist). Familiarity with assessment tools, adaptive equipment, and documentation systems is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and patience help you effectively engage clients and tailor activities to their unique needs. These skills are vital for designing therapeutic activities that promote clients' physical, emotional, and social well-being.

What are some common challenges activity therapists face when working with diverse patient populations?

Activity Therapists often encounter challenges in adapting activities to meet the varying physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities of a diverse patient population. Balancing group dynamics, cultural sensitivities, and individual therapeutic goals requires flexibility and strong communication skills. Additionally, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure activities are both engaging and therapeutic can require creative problem-solving and ongoing professional development.

What does an activity therapist do?

An activity therapist plans and implements recreational and therapeutic activities to help patients improve their physical, emotional, and social well-being. They work in healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, or mental health facilities, often using activities like art, music, or exercise to support recovery and enhance quality of life. Certification in therapeutic recreation or a related field is typically required.
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Infographic showing various Activity Therapist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,690 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Activity Therapist

Lifepoint Health

Gilbert, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

LifePoint Health rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 272 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

758th of 888 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Your experience matters
Copper Springs East is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activity Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
An Activity Therapist who excels in this role:
  • Applies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practices
  • Assesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activities
  • Documents the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate
  • Completes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapists
  • Formulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders
  • Develops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs
  • Provides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution
  • Maintains constant communication with the treatment team, therapist, and physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatments
  • Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient's program
  • Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs
  • Provides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan
  • Maintains a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient
  • Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations
  • Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs
  • Reassesses and updates treatment plan goals when there are significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy or after patient's stay has exceeded 7 days
  • Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions
  • Provides directions to clinical and unit staff regarding activity related groups
  • Provides input into patient's AT goals to the treatment teams and records any treatment updates on the treatment update form in treatment team when applicable

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC,ATR-P LPAT), or similar field required.
License: Current CTRS, as required by state regulations.
Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
EEOC Statement
Copper Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
About Us
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
About the Team
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

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Health care and social assistance

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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