Activity Therapist Per Diem (Rotating Shifts) - Job ID : 210437

We are North Shore Medical Center Our primary function is to offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services on a 24-hour basis, under physician-directed care and RN supervision. We are North Shore Medical Center Our primary function is to offer continuous nursing, medical, and other health and social services on a 24-hour basis, under physician-directed care and RN supervision. We service a multitude of patients and their families across our vast network, while remaining committed to the professional development of our staff, the functional improvement of our patients, and the cultivation of strong partnerships within our communities. What We Offer An essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from. Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Primary Responsibilities The Recreation Therapist assists with direct client care by planning, organizing, and leading recreation programs. The Recreation Therapist assesses client leisure needs and develops behavioral treatment plans, goals, and interventions. Skills Work with administrative and social work, nursing, psychology, and therapy to ensure that recreation is well-balanced, coordinated, and integrated with special services Attend and participate in treatment team meetings and select therapeutic groups when program schedule permits; establish relationships with all community agencies providing recreation therapy services Establish, initiate, organize, and conduct the recreation therapy treatment program including leisure education, aerobics, creative expression, and special events such as birthdays, holidays, and graduation parties; develop a weekly schedule of planned client activities Education & Requirements Bachelor's Degree required Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required Experience in inpatient setting preferred Ability to Communicate in English BLS required We Are Committed To Creating A safe and respectful work environment We want our team members to enjoy the same sense of care and belonging that we provide for our patients. Teams that celebrate, empower, and uplift people. A supportive, inclusive culture, where people flourish and thrive is one that everyone embraces and deserves. A culture of inclusivity and kindness Don't just treat people how you want to be treated: treat them how they want to be treated. We believe, "If you can be anything in this world, be kind". Must be able to pass Background and Drug Test screenings. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Shore Medical Center