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LifePoint Health Activities Therapist - BHU - FT - Days in Clyde, North Carolina
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 Bachelor's in Recreation Therapy or equivalent.
Minimum Work Experience One year of experience with psychiatric patients delivering activity therapies.
Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 6 months of hire Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred Handle with Care within 6 months of hire First Aid within 6 months of hire
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Title: Activities Therapist - BHU - FT - Days
Location: NC-Clyde
Requisition ID: 7463-11716