Job Description

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Responsibilities

Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility located in Jeffersonville, Indiana and has been providing quality health care to the residents of Southern Indiana and the Louisville area since 2003. Wellstone specializes in the treatment of Adolescents, Children, Adults, and the CD population. In addition to our in-patient services, we offer out-patient programs as well. Wellstone Regional Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Activity Therapist, PRN as needed, must be available on day shift.

The Activity Therapist is responsible for evaluating patient needs and formulating the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician\'s/licensed practitioner?s treatment orders. This position administers the treatment program to patients to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution of symptoms through established therapeutic procedures, providing a high level of quality patient care. Hours will vary as needed. This position requires some holiday and rotating weekend coverage. The chosen candidate would have the ability to perform group therapy with an inpatient mental health population with patient age ranging from 5 to 100. Other job duties will include patient assessment, documentation, maintenance of department areas and involvement in special event and holiday planning.

Qualifications

Education: Recreational Therapist: Minimum of a Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited university and eligible to sit for national exam conducted through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Expressive Therapist: Minimum of a Master\'s Degree from an accredited university and working towards registration in art therapy. Other disciplines such as Music therapy, Horticulture therapy, Dance Therapy, etc: Minimum of a Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited university and licensure, certification or registration in respective field.

Experience: A minimum of one year experience in a Mental Health/Psychiatric setting preferred. Additional Requirements: General knowledge of JCAHO standards, and state and federal regulatory standards. CPR & CPI certification required during facility orientation.

This opportunity provides the following:

• *UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan (if eligible)
• 401k plan with company match (if eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement (if eligible)
• Student Loan Repayment (if eligible)
• Generous Paid Time Off (if eligible)

If you have any questions about this Activity Therapist opportunity, please contact HR Director, Tiffany Pierce, (812) 258-1012, Tiffany.smith2@uhsinc.com.

One of the nation?s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World?s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America?s Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

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