Universal Health Services
Activity Technician
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting our Compliance Hotline at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449. El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Position Summary
Activity Technician is responsible for planning and implementing activity/recreational therapeutic services for assigned program(s), which involves defining, and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy, preferred. Experience: One (1) year of related experience in recreational/activity therapeutic services, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred. Licensure: Certification for Recreational Therapist, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Lifeguard or Ropes/Challenge Course Facilitators, preferred. Additional Requirements: Handle with Care training must be completed within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in any restraining procedures. Competencies will be administered within 90 days of hire and annually via test taking, return demonstration, or the use of simulation. Required to work flexible hours, overtime for hourly staff, some holidays, and weekends. TB Test and CPR certification must be completed prior to working with patients. Must have knowledge of CMS, TJC, TAC, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements, and hospital policies. If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Natalia Guerra, Human Resources Generalist, at natalia.guerra@uhsinc.com and by phone at (915) 544-4000.
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting our Compliance Hotline at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449. El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Position Summary
Activity Technician is responsible for planning and implementing activity/recreational therapeutic services for assigned program(s), which involves defining, and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and providing continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients. Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy, preferred. Experience: One (1) year of related experience in recreational/activity therapeutic services, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred. Licensure: Certification for Recreational Therapist, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Lifeguard or Ropes/Challenge Course Facilitators, preferred. Additional Requirements: Handle with Care training must be completed within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting in any restraining procedures. Competencies will be administered within 90 days of hire and annually via test taking, return demonstration, or the use of simulation. Required to work flexible hours, overtime for hourly staff, some holidays, and weekends. TB Test and CPR certification must be completed prior to working with patients. Must have knowledge of CMS, TJC, TAC, OSHA, state and federal regulatory requirements, and hospital policies. If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Natalia Guerra, Human Resources Generalist, at natalia.guerra@uhsinc.com and by phone at (915) 544-4000.