East Liverpool City Hospital
Recreation/Activity Therapist
East Liverpool City Hospital, East Liverpool, Ohio, United States, 43920
Recreation/Activity Therapist
East Liverpool City Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
East Liverpool City Hospital is an award‑winning community hospital proudly serving residents of the tristate region since 1905. With 152 licensed beds and more than 500 employees, the hospital averages 31,000 emergency department visits annually. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services, general surgery, medical stabilization for substance abuse, behavioral health for adults over the age of 55, and remains the only cardiac rehabilitation program in Columbiana County.
Job Details
Department: Psych Acute
Shift: Full time, 8‑hour shifts 8:00 am ‑ 4:30 pm
Employment Status: Full time, Days
Responsibilities Conduct therapeutic recreational activities within the geriatric behavioral health program to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Recreation/Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy (OT), or Expressive Arts Therapy OR Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
Current and active state licensure as required by degree.
Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative, or SNF setting preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity East Liverpool City Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. The hospital prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The hospital also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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East Liverpool City Hospital is an award‑winning community hospital proudly serving residents of the tristate region since 1905. With 152 licensed beds and more than 500 employees, the hospital averages 31,000 emergency department visits annually. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services, general surgery, medical stabilization for substance abuse, behavioral health for adults over the age of 55, and remains the only cardiac rehabilitation program in Columbiana County.
Job Details
Department: Psych Acute
Shift: Full time, 8‑hour shifts 8:00 am ‑ 4:30 pm
Employment Status: Full time, Days
Responsibilities Conduct therapeutic recreational activities within the geriatric behavioral health program to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Recreation/Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy (OT), or Expressive Arts Therapy OR Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
Current and active state licensure as required by degree.
Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative, or SNF setting preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity East Liverpool City Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. The hospital prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The hospital also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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