ACTIVITIES THERAPIST, Full Time Days

Activity Therapist

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services. This dynamic individual will provide 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:

• 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!

Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited university in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Must be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with the NCTRC within one year of employment OR Degree in program (completion of program in 3 years) or 5 years of Activities/Recreation experience.
• CPR Certified.
• Minimum of one year experience working in a psychiatric facility.

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