Recreational Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide ancillary therapy assessments/consults and deliver group activity therapy sessions.
• Carry a caseload; develop and implement therapeutic activity sessions; complete all related documentation.
• Assist with the development of program strategy and monitor and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Interact with medical, nursing, and other program staff members.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation.
• Participate in referral development activities as directed.
• Cosign therapy notes as needed to assure timely charting of AT documentation.
• Assist with training and orientation of new activity therapists.
• Support staff development training and clinical education.
• Participate in performance improvement committees and other hospital committees as assigned.
• Assist in recruitment and supervision of student interns.
• Perform continuous quality improvement activities.
• Order supplies and utilize resources in a fiscally responsible manner to provide quality activity programming.
• Maintain the environment of care.
• Actively communicate with AT Director and AT team members regarding all issues related to AT services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hours will vary and applicants need to have flexibility with their availability.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• Retention Bonus Program (if applicable)
• Loan Forgiveness Program (if applicable)

As one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues totaled over $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

in 2020, UHS ranked #281 on the Fortune 500 and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S. Largest Public Companies. With its headquarters in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Position Requirements:

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Certified or eligibility for certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• HWC certification preferred
• CPR certification preferred

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and certification.
• One to two years previous experience preferred.

General Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.
• Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work cooperatively on a multidisciplinary activity therapy team.
• Ability to multitask and independently manage time in an efficient manner.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.