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Activity Therapist - Level II

NYC Health + Hospitals, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Base pay range

$53,266.00/yr - $61,256.00/yr Marketing Statement

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state‑of‑the‑art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient‑centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person‑centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Responsibilities

Participates in planning and implementing a medical/psychiatric approved recreational program of individual and ward activities adapted to the needs, interest and capacities of patients. Participates in meeting with treatment staff to coordinate effective patient care and participates as a member of a team, in patient groups. Plans individualized schedules including activities of daily living, arts and therapy and socialization to meet specific needs of patients. Teaches and leads recreational activities such as group and team games, arts and crafts, dances, gymnastics, art in therapy, poetry, simple forms of music and dramatics. Directs learning experiences as part of care/treatment of patients to influence behavioral changes leading to increased experience and comprehension of self and environment. Works with and may guide students from multi disciplines, volunteers and others assigned to the area of service. Attends and contributes to department meetings, attends and conducts in‑service training programs. Works with private and public organizations to further recreational programs. May co‑lead or lead small group therapy and other discussion groups. May co‑lead community meetings with other members of various disciplines. Communicates observations of patients in activity therapy to team. Charts Activity Therapy Progress Notes. Prepares periodic reports and keeps appropriate records. Is responsible for maintaining and ordering of supplies and equipment for assigned unit. Qualifications

A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by eighteen credits required in Recreation, Physical Education, Dance, Fine Arts, Applied Arts (including Therapy) and twelve credits in Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology, Group Work, Group Dynamics and/or related fields, and one year experience as a Recreational Activity Therapist in a hospital or health care setting or related field; or, A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college and eighteen months of experience as a Recreational Activity Therapist in a hospital and/or health care setting or related field.

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