Job Description

College Medical Center Long Beach is proud to be part of College Hospitals. We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a sense of warmth, friendliness and organizational pride. Become part of a team that provides a respectful environment, flexibility, a tight-knit group and autonomy to utilize your knowledge and experience.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a per diem Activity/Recreational Therapist to plan and deliver evidence-based therapeutic groups and interventions across music, dance/movement, drama, art, and recreational modalities. The therapist will complete assessments, develop measurable, outcome-focused treatment goals, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and well-being.

Key details:

Schedule: Primarily weekends; additional shifts as needed Locations: Float between our Long Beach campus and our Hawthorne campus Responsibilities: Assessment, treatment planning, group and individual interventions, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribution to discharge planning

Duties and Qualifications:

California Board of Recreation and Parks Certification: Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC), National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Must be willing to work on the weekends. Completes activity therapy evaluations and progress notes in a prescribed timeframe and high quality fashion. Conducts activity therapy group sessions and individual sessions as needed, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group principles and good group techniques. Communicates effectively with families and outside agencies to promote referral development. Current BLS for healthcare provider card, must attain CPI certificate within 30 days of hire. Strong group facilitation, documentation, and communication skills Ability to travel between campuses and work weekends

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CHLB roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay that CHLB in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person