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Activity Therapist - GeroPsych

Athens, Tennessee

Req ID 7412-6828 Post Date Nov. 11, 2024 CategoryAllied Health FacilityStarr Regional Medical Center
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Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Activity Therapist for our GeroPsych Department. This job is permanent, full time.   

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive Pay 
  • Free onsite parking
  • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees 
  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees 
  • 401(k) plan with company match 
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants 

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients.
  • Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions.
  • Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization.
  • Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.

Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent:
□ Preferred X Required
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Required Licenses
[Tennessee, United States] Other
Current ADA (Activity Director Certification) or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist):
X Preferred □ Required
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Minimum Work Experience
Two (2) years recent experience in a social or recreational patient activities program in a health care setting needed with 1-3 years experience in a geriatric psychiatric or long-term care nursing environment:
X Preferred □ Required
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Required Skills
Certifications:
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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