Activity Therapist

3 weeks ago


Cowley County, United States State of Kansas Full time

Employment Benefits

: Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

Employee will initiate and oversee planning, developing, and organizing all phases of resident activities through completion within program guidelines. Assignments to subordinates will be in writing with verbal guidance provided as needed. Instructions will be compliant will facility policies and procedures, and with federal and state regulations. The Activity Therapist Supervisor will develop and utilize procedures and methods to ensure departmental success and the potential for the residents’ highest level of well-being. Supervision to subordinates will be through staff observations of interaction and delivery of the scheduled activities, discussions, and reviews of the resident’s electronic health record.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Conduct and/or interpret activity assessments; confers with staff to discuss matters of group or individual activity or socialization plans; assist with establishing treatment goals; conducting individual therapeutic activities. Assist in the development and implementation of activities designed to facilitate positive behavioral changes and social skills, and to assist individuals in developing acceptable quality of life. Acceptable quality of life activities will be developed to promote each residents interest, physical abilities, mental abilities and psychosocial well-being.

Reviews written progress notes on residents. Ensures adequate and appropriate documentation is maintained for each resident such as, attendance and participation. The electronic health record is maintained for all activity programs. Evaluates, monitors, set goals, and individual participation and progress; makes recommendations for individual therapeutic plans which may consist of, but not limited to the following modalities: arts and crafts, music, recreation, horticulture, work, occupational or leisure time activities. Assists in planning new activity projects for treatment programs and contributes to the development of the residents care plans.

Recruits and interviews staff and volunteers. Assigns, trains and directs staff and volunteer workers in specific activity programs. Demonstrates the principles and techniques of the activity by assisting in the development and presentation of the specialized activity. Participates in team meetings. Manages activity staff and volunteer schedules. Evaluates the work of staff and/or volunteers and provides feedback for areas of improvement. Coordinates and carries out special events; meets with community resources to promote cooperation and acceptance of activities.

Supervises plans and coordinates an activity program; assist in establishing and implementing procedures for the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies; requisitions supplies and equipment; works within budgetary requirements and monitors expenditures. Maintains quality control of products; monitors and maintains supplies and equipment; maintains inventory records; completes purchase requests and work orders; assists in budget planning.

Assist in the development and implementation of Activity Department Procedures. Procedures will be based on State and Federal regulations governing activities and Quality of Life.

Drives van or bus to transport residents to activities. Conducts other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director. Will work as assigned to regular certified Nurse Aide (CNA) duties in an assigned unit, filling in as needed on a shift to be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education :

General

Licensing & Certification :

Current Kansas Certified Nurse Aid Certificate at time of hire pursuant to K. A. R. 28-39-165. Activities Directors License must be obtained at the time of employment and maintained through the Kansas Department of Health and environment (KDHE).

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements :

Must successfully pass background check as required by K.S.A. 39-970.


  • Activity Therapist

    3 weeks ago


    Pawnee County, United States State of Kansas Full time

    Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with...

  • Activity Therapist

    3 days ago


    Pawnee County, United States State of Kansas Full time

    Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with...


  • Gwinnett County, United States Mesun Health Services, Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOccupational Therapist Job descriptionMesun Health Services provides comprehensive, compassionate care for our community across the entire spectrum of medical treatment, from complete treatment to comfort measures. This ensures personalized care to patients and their families that meet their cultural needs. Our value is to...


  • Gwinnett County, United States Mesun Health Services, Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOccupational Therapist Job descriptionMesun Health Services provides comprehensive, compassionate care for our community across the entire spectrum of medical treatment, from complete treatment to comfort measures. This ensures personalized care to patients and their families that meet their cultural needs. Our value is to...

  • Youth Therapist

    2 weeks ago


    Hartford County, United States CJR Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionYouth TherapistFull-Time Position – Waterbury, CT 06702 Do you have a passion to work with children and families?Want to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that would be sustained long after treatment ends?Do you want to thrive in a team environment while working with a small case load to...

  • Youth Therapist

    3 days ago


    Hartford County, United States CJR Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionYouth TherapistFull-Time Position – Waterbury, CT 06702 Do you have a passion to work with children and families?Want to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that would be sustained long after treatment ends?Do you want to thrive in a team environment while working with a small case load to...


  • Union County, United States FeldCare Connects Full time

    FeldCare Connects, an app based referral network, is currently seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages. This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Union County  area specifically.  The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is...

  • Life Enrichment

    2 weeks ago


    Middlesex County, United States Dockside Health & Rehab Center Full time

    Dockside Health & Rehab Center - On Demand Pay-get paid tomorrow for work done today!Caring is at the heart of everything! Working in long term care offers many rewards you can’t find anywhere else.  From the relationships you develop to the sense of pride you feel when you help others, you can find it here!  Come work for a team that goes the extra mile...


  • Oklahoma County, United States The State of Oklahoma Full time

    Job Posting TitleOccupational Therapist IV-Tech SupervisorAgency340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSupervisory Organization340 Oklahoma County Early InterventionJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if...


  • Putnam County, United States FeldCare Connects Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Putnam County area specifically. FeldCare Connects is currently seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible...


  • Marion County, United States FeldCare Connects Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Descriptionhis position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Marion County area specifically. FeldCare Connects is currently seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible...


  • Marion County, United States FeldCare Connects Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Descriptionhis position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Marion County area specifically. FeldCare Connects is currently seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible...


  • Putnam County, United States FeldCare Connects Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Putnam County area specifically. FeldCare Connects is currently seeking a self-motivated Occupational Therapist to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible...


  • Mohave County, United States DRANNEK CONSULTING, LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs an Occupational Therapist / OT you will: After evaluating your patient's condition, you'll develop a specialized treatment plan to help him/her achieve as much as possible in regaining his/her well-being through exercise and/or use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. You and your staff will play an important role in...


  • Grayson County, United States Resilient Healthcare Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are looking for a committed and patient-focused PRN Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out...


  • Grayson County, United States Resilient Healthcare Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are looking for a committed and patient-focused PRN Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out...


  • Maui County, United States Montage International Full time

    Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We...


  • Maui County, United States Montage International Full time

    Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We...

  • Physical Therapist

    1 week ago


    Contra Costa County, United States CVHCare Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCVHCare, a leader in Home Health Clinical services, headquartered in beautiful San Ramon CA, is currently seeking an Physical Therapists (PT) to join our Home Health Care Agency located in San Ramon, CA. This is a great opportunity to join an established leader in the California home health industry, with the freedom to put...

  • Physical Therapist

    3 days ago


    Contra Costa County, United States CVHCare Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCVHCare, a leader in Home Health Clinical services, headquartered in beautiful San Ramon CA, is currently seeking an Physical Therapists (PT) to join our Home Health Care Agency located in San Ramon, CA. This is a great opportunity to join an established leader in the California home health industry, with the freedom to put...