Activity Therapist​/Dance - PRN

Activity Therapist/Dance - PRN - $24- $29/hour

Job Category: Activity Therapy Services

Requisition Number: ACTIV
103080

Posted: January 22, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

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• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations to develop and implement the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including therapeutic leisure skills, activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well‑being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve their treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise, games and group activities.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers always, acknowledging and resolving complaints, and prioritizing patient safety.

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or related field required.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Flexibility working with both adolescents and adults.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or national certification, or clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.

Required: Bachelor’s or better.

Preferred: Master’s or better.

Preferred: Previous experience in activity therapy in a healthcare setting.

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