RECREATION THERAPIST (BA)
UHS
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 19
- 1 day ago
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About the company
UHS
Hospitals and Health Care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®.
Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina.
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What you'll do
- The Recreational Therapist plans and implements activity services as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team to support patient recovery.
- They provide continuous patient care, observation, and interaction to help individuals facing acute behavioral health crises.
What you need
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic discipline such as recreational therapy, art therapy, or social work.
- One year of related experience in psychiatric patient care is preferred, along with relevant state licensure or substance abuse certification.
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
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