Activity Therapist

4 days ago


New York, New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time
Job Title: Activity Therapist

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Our facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service.

We are seeking an Activity Therapist to join our team. As an Activity Therapist, you will provide a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program to our patients. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordination and provision of recreation/leisure activities to patients on the Inpatient Unit.
  • Inservice/teaching to medical, nursing, and ancillary services to enhance patient participation and increase cooperation with medical regimes.
  • Assessment, planning, and provision of system enhancements to meet the needs of our hospital patient population.
  • Participation in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities within the department and hospital.
  • Management of volunteers participating in the program.
  • Liaison to hospital audiences, including patients, families, and staff.
  • Program development and statistical reporting.

Requirements:

  • A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 18 credits in Recreation, Physical Education, Dance, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, and 12 credits in Psychology, Social Psychology, Group Work, Group Dynamics, and/or related field.
  • Or, a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college and one year of full-time experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising a recreation activities program in a hospital or healthcare facility.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hours per week.
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' collectively bargained contracts.
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.
  • Multiple employee discounts programs.

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