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Activities Therapist
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Cleveland Clinic .
As an Activities Therapist, you will help improve patient outcomes through various therapeutic interventions and supports. Your ability to connect with each person on a deep level can facilitate surprising results and make a lasting, meaningful difference in their lives every day. This role is essential to our mission to provide the best healthcare experience possible, while also offering numerous individual and professional development opportunities within the Cleveland Clinic Enterprise.
Caretaker working days, Monday – Friday between 7:30am – 4:00pm or 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic programming assessments, written treatment plans, programming and ongoing notes in conjunction with the overall treatment objectives for each patient.
Design, research and implement therapeutic interventions to address designated patient needs.
Assess and document patient’s attendance and evaluate participation in therapeutic interventions.
Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate appropriately within the interdisciplinary team regarding patient progress.
Demonstrate effective group leadership skills in the treatment of patients and adapt groups (task, environment, time, location) to meet changing patient or staff needs.
Complete routine paperwork within prescribed time frames and accurately document all pertinent and meaningful observations and information on appropriate forms.
Adhere to general expectations for all employees to ensure the program functions effectively to meet the treatment needs of patients.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, staff and the hospital by respecting patients’ rights and dignity.
Act as a change agent in introducing new clinical information to the hospital.
Practice within the appropriate scope of practice and engage in clinical supervision if required (ATR-P).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy, Art Therapy, and/or Expressive Therapy
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and WELLE De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
Master’s Degree for Art Therapy candidates
Preferred Qualifications
Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Registered Art Therapist Provisional (ATR-P)
Experience providing therapeutic services in the Behavioral Health setting
Six months of group work and program planning/development experience
Physical Requirements
Standing and walking more than 80% of the time.
Sitting less than 20% of the time.
Hand and finger dexterity, reaching with arms and hands more than 75% of the time.
Close vision and depth perception more than 50% of the time.
Hearing and talking more than 80% of the time.
Lifting over 100 pounds (with assistance), frequently pushing and pulling less than 25% of the time.
Exposure to communicable diseases.
Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range Minimum hourly: $18.88 Maximum hourly: $28.80
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Activities Therapist
role at
Cleveland Clinic .
As an Activities Therapist, you will help improve patient outcomes through various therapeutic interventions and supports. Your ability to connect with each person on a deep level can facilitate surprising results and make a lasting, meaningful difference in their lives every day. This role is essential to our mission to provide the best healthcare experience possible, while also offering numerous individual and professional development opportunities within the Cleveland Clinic Enterprise.
Caretaker working days, Monday – Friday between 7:30am – 4:00pm or 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic programming assessments, written treatment plans, programming and ongoing notes in conjunction with the overall treatment objectives for each patient.
Design, research and implement therapeutic interventions to address designated patient needs.
Assess and document patient’s attendance and evaluate participation in therapeutic interventions.
Attend and contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate appropriately within the interdisciplinary team regarding patient progress.
Demonstrate effective group leadership skills in the treatment of patients and adapt groups (task, environment, time, location) to meet changing patient or staff needs.
Complete routine paperwork within prescribed time frames and accurately document all pertinent and meaningful observations and information on appropriate forms.
Adhere to general expectations for all employees to ensure the program functions effectively to meet the treatment needs of patients.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, staff and the hospital by respecting patients’ rights and dignity.
Act as a change agent in introducing new clinical information to the hospital.
Practice within the appropriate scope of practice and engage in clinical supervision if required (ATR-P).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy, Art Therapy, and/or Expressive Therapy
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and WELLE De-escalation training within 90 days of hire
Master’s Degree for Art Therapy candidates
Preferred Qualifications
Registered Art Therapist (ATR) or Registered Art Therapist Provisional (ATR-P)
Experience providing therapeutic services in the Behavioral Health setting
Six months of group work and program planning/development experience
Physical Requirements
Standing and walking more than 80% of the time.
Sitting less than 20% of the time.
Hand and finger dexterity, reaching with arms and hands more than 75% of the time.
Close vision and depth perception more than 50% of the time.
Hearing and talking more than 80% of the time.
Lifting over 100 pounds (with assistance), frequently pushing and pulling less than 25% of the time.
Exposure to communicable diseases.
Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range Minimum hourly: $18.88 Maximum hourly: $28.80
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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