Job Information
Universal Health Services Activity Therapist - PRN in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky
Responsibilities
Activity Therapist (PRN)
Job Description
The Brook – KMI is a 98-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adolescents, adults and seniors.
Our specialized treatment services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses, pastoral counselors and activity therapists.
The Brook Hospitals prides itself upon the fact that our patients are referred directly to us by local professionals and organizations: physicians, psychologists, social workers, employee assistance professionals, community mental health centers, hospitals, schools, courts, social service agencies and managed care organizations. These direct referrals and our high patient and family satisfaction rates are a reflection of our effectiveness in treating mental illness and addictions.
Key Responsibilities:
Supports and implements program philosophy, working closely with other personnel to ensure that each treatment interventions are appropriate for the patient.
Maintains high quality documentation of all therapy services consistent with facility policies in a timely manner, meeting all deadlines as established by facility policy and procedures.
Maintains professional, ethical standards and all legal requirements.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide patient-centered care.
Assesses patients’ needs regularly and assists in the development and updating of the Master Treatment plan.
Facilities group activity therapy to assigned patients.
Assists team with planning and executing special events for patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific physical, motor, cognitive, language and social/personality developments. Utilizing development levels within the application of activity therapy.
Adheres to all safety policies and safe work practice.
Attends hospital safety trainings.
Benefit Highlights:
Free meals in our onsite cafeteria
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Qualifications
If you would like to learn more about the Activity Therapist position, please contact Robin Ballard , HR Generalist / Recruiter at Robin.Ballard@uhsinc.com or by phone at 502.814.3529
Qualifications
Education/Licensure:
Recreational Therapist: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and eligible to sit for national exam conducted through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
Art Therapist: Minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited university and working towards registration with the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB).
Music Therapist: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and eligible to sit for national exam conducted through the Certification Board for Music Therapist (CBMT).
EEO Statement
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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