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Behavioral Health Unit Activity Therapist

Jennie Stuart Medical Center, Inc.

Behavioral Health Unit Activity Therapist

Hopkinsville, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Under the direction of the program director and nurse manager, evaluates, plans, and administers medically prescribed recreational therapy treatment to patients.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment, as evidenced by clinical documentation.
    • Develops a plan of care to promote optimum function and safety, as documented in the clinical record.
    • Plans for and provides recreational therapy treatment on the unit, reassessing the patients’ status during their stay and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical records.
    • Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication, as noted in the clinical record.
    • Completes all required paperwork and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and outcomes achieved, as evidenced in clinical records.
    • Maintains and enhances personal knowledge, as well as promoting professional standards in occupational therapy.
    • Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job‑related hazards.
    • Follows the hospitals exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
    • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
    • Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

    Required Skills

    MINIMUM EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Physical or Recreational Education.

    REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

    • CPI certification (or equivalent).
    • BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    MINIMUM EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Physical or Recreational Education.

    REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

    • CPI certification (or equivalent).
    • BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.