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Activity Therapist (Part Time/24 hrs)(Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospita at Temple Health System
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Patient Care, Crisis Intervention, Behavior Management, Group Activities, Documentation, Assessment, Therapeutic Milieu, Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
The Activities Therapist performs direct patient care duties in a psychiatric inpatient setting under the supervision of the Activities Coordinator. The AT is responsible for supervising the patient in treatment, recreation, educational settings, and other activities of daily living, and to assess changes in their social behaviors and clinical status and report/document these observations. Additional primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention, behavior management, facilitating group activities, and assisting the patient with completion of assignments. The Activities Therapist evaluates the functional abilities of each patient and designs and facilitates activity and psycho-educational groups to aid in their development and improvement in the social, physical, cognitive and emotional aspects of their lives under the direction of the patient's physician. The Activities Therapist works cooperatively with other members of an interdisciplinary team of professionals to formulate individualized plans of treatment, re-assessing the patient's progress at regular intervals to ensure maximum therapeutic benefit, supporting findings with written documentation. Work with MHT on group improvement and attendance of patients. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Associate's Degree Preferred Experience 1 year Revalent Experience Required 3 years Relevant Experience Preferred Licenses Cert Ther. Recr. Specialist Within 1 year Required CPI Within 1 year Preferred
Responsibilities
The Activities Therapist performs direct patient care duties in a psychiatric inpatient setting, supervising patients in various activities and assessing their social behaviors. They also design and facilitate activity and psycho-educational groups to aid in patient development.