Location: Athens,TN, USA
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Activity Therapist for our GeroPsych Department. This job is permanent, full time.
*Benefits Include:*
* Competitive Pay
* Free onsite parking
* Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
* 401(k) plan with company match
* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
*Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:*
* Conducts assessment 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 patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community.
*Minimum Education*
High school diploma or equivalent:
? Preferred X Required
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*Required Licenses*
[Tennessee, United States] Other
Current ADA (Activity Director Certification) or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist):
X Preferred ? Required
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*Minimum Work Experience*
Two (2) years recent experience in a social or recreational patient activities program in a health care setting needed with 1-3 years experience in a geriatric psychiatric or long-term care nursing environment:
X Preferred ? Required
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*Required Skills*
Certifications:
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
**Job:** **Physical Therapy*
**Organization:** **Starr Regional Medical Center*
**Title:** *Activity Therapist - GeroPsych*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Athens*
**Requisition ID:** *7412-6828*