RECREATION THERAPIST

Recreation Therapist - FT Opportunity West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. We are available a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria. West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented full‑time Recreation Therapist to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Recreation Therapist will design and initiate appropriate therapeutic services in order to improve the physical, mental and emotional well‑being of the patients. Therapeutic services include, but are not limited to: entertainment, exercise, relaxation, expression, music, art, pet and other recreational programs. Job Duties / Responsibilities Provides and implements a recreational assessment on each patient. Provides an assortment of leisure activities. Assists patients in developing an understanding of benefits of ongoing health and fitness. Assists patients to improve social interaction, coping skills, problem solving skills, anger management skills, and any skills that relates to address the functioning of the human domains to increase overall quality of life. Works with treatment team to develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs. Maintains recreational areas and equipment. Maintains a clean, sanitary and safe environment. Orients patient and staff to gym equipment. Completes documentation accurately and timely. Maintains observation of patients and shares appropriate information with manager. Other duties as assigned. Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries Student Loan Forgiveness Program Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website. #J-18808-Ljbffr