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$73,000.00/yr - $82,909.00/yr Marketing Statement
Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state‑of‑the‑art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services. 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. Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position: Under supervision, with latitude for initiative and judgement, performs responsible therapeutic work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility in an activity therapy department providing medical/psychiatric recreational therapeutic services for patients/residents, both individually and in group settings, in conjunction with other members of the treatment team. All personnel perform related work. Under supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment, performs responsible therapeutic work of more than ordinary difficulty. Examples Of Typical Tasks
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. Assesses recreational therapeutic and activity program needs and plans for implementation through research and evaluation. Evaluates daily functioning of activity therapy programs in assigned area. Assesses specific activity needs of patients and records progress of patients as defined by the standards of the department. Coordinates such activities as adapted sports, dramatic, social activities, arts and crafts, music, regulating content of program in accordance with patients’ capabilities, needs and interest for assigned unit. Applies new techniques and skills both interpersonal and technical in a continuing effort to provide practical programs. Explores new developments within the area of Activity Therapy implementing those which are applicable to their setting. Works with other disciplines to coordinate effective patient care. May review clinical case records for accuracy and completeness. Maintains functional operational level of equipment, supplies and work areas. May develop and conduct in-service training within their area of expertise. Prepares and submits reports and statistics. Prepares appropriate records. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by eighteen (18) credits in recreation, physical education, dance, fine arts, and/or applied arts (including therapy), and twelve (12) semester credits in psychology, social psychology, group work, group dynamics, and/or related discipline, and one (1) year of full-time experience in planning, coordinating and supervising a recreation activities program in a health care setting; or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, and two (2) years of full-time experience described in 1 above; or A satisfactory combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However, all candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree. Department Preferences
None specified. How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the
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Entry level Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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Activity Therapist - LII
role at
NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals provided pay range
This range is provided by NYC Health + Hospitals. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$73,000.00/yr - $82,909.00/yr Marketing Statement
Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state‑of‑the‑art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services. 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. Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position: Under supervision, with latitude for initiative and judgement, performs responsible therapeutic work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility in an activity therapy department providing medical/psychiatric recreational therapeutic services for patients/residents, both individually and in group settings, in conjunction with other members of the treatment team. All personnel perform related work. Under supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment, performs responsible therapeutic work of more than ordinary difficulty. Examples Of Typical Tasks
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. Assesses recreational therapeutic and activity program needs and plans for implementation through research and evaluation. Evaluates daily functioning of activity therapy programs in assigned area. Assesses specific activity needs of patients and records progress of patients as defined by the standards of the department. Coordinates such activities as adapted sports, dramatic, social activities, arts and crafts, music, regulating content of program in accordance with patients’ capabilities, needs and interest for assigned unit. Applies new techniques and skills both interpersonal and technical in a continuing effort to provide practical programs. Explores new developments within the area of Activity Therapy implementing those which are applicable to their setting. Works with other disciplines to coordinate effective patient care. May review clinical case records for accuracy and completeness. Maintains functional operational level of equipment, supplies and work areas. May develop and conduct in-service training within their area of expertise. Prepares and submits reports and statistics. Prepares appropriate records. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by eighteen (18) credits in recreation, physical education, dance, fine arts, and/or applied arts (including therapy), and twelve (12) semester credits in psychology, social psychology, group work, group dynamics, and/or related discipline, and one (1) year of full-time experience in planning, coordinating and supervising a recreation activities program in a health care setting; or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, and two (2) years of full-time experience described in 1 above; or A satisfactory combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However, all candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree. Department Preferences
None specified. How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the
"Apply for Job"
button. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Health Care Provider Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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