Kansas City, MO, US
35 days ago
Recreation Therapist - Psych Acute Adult
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Recreation Therapist - Psych Acute Adult Facility St. Joseph Medical Center Location US-MO-Kansas City ID 2024-173160 Category Clinical Professional Position Type Part Time < 60 Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt Overview

 

 

 

Faith-based, 310-bed St. Joseph Medical Center is a CMS 5-Star Award-winning hospital that offers a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the Joint and Spine Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, and the St. Joseph Heart Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one of the top hospital systems in the country, and is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the "15 Top Health Systems" in the country. We believe that sustained, high-quality care and performance improvements are the cornerstone for maintaining and improving healthcare delivery. St. Joseph Medical Center is an AMAZING place to work!

 

Benefits Statement

We offer:

Competitive CompensationGenerous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401KSubstantial PTOContinuing Educational OpportunitiesCollaborative work teams & cohorts…and much more!

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

 

Responsibilities

Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The 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

Education and Work Experience

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.

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