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Prime Healthcare Recreation/Activity Therapist II - Psych Long-Term in Encino, California
Overview
Encino Hospital Medical Centeris a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. For more information, visit:www.encinomed.org
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality , compassion and community!
Why Prime Healthcare? (https://encinomed.org/careers/why-prime-healthcare/) Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offersincredible opportunities to expand your horizonsand be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:
Paid Time Off
401K retirement plan
Outstanding Medical
Dental
Vision Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Many more Voluntary Benefit Options! (https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/)
Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!
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Responsibilities
Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Is a Board Certified in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field or is Board Certified Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field and has current and valid state License.2. Bachelors or Masters Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field.3. Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred.
Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $21.00 to $27.30. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
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FacilityEncino Hospital Medical Center
LocationUS-CA-Encino
ID2024-171734
CategoryClinical Professional
Position TypePer Diem
ShiftDays
Job TypeNon-Exempt