Activity Therapist PRN, Behavioral Health at Lifepoint Health

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recreational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Group Coordination, Socialization Facilitation, Community Resource Awareness, De-escalation, CPR

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Schedule: PRN Your experience matters WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activity Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute An Activity Therapist who excels in this role: * Conducts assessments and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients. * Evaluates each patient’s progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions. * Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization. * Provides patient and patients family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources within the community. What we’re looking for Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy (required). Additional requirements include: * Current Recreational Therapist license to practice in the state of Texas; Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) * CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Jennifer by emailing Jennifer.Mayse@lifepointhealth.net More about WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is a behavioral health hospital offering exceptional care to the Fort Worth, TX community. EEOC Statement “WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Activity Therapist conducts patient assessments to establish recreational therapy goals and evaluates progress. They coordinate therapeutic activities for groups to encourage socialization and provide families with information on community recreational resources.