Job description

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees have received the first Covid-19 vaccination dose by the first day of employment. We will offer the Covid-19 vaccination at no cost, via our Health Centers.
Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is proud to be a leader in public health service. PHMC is expanding its delivery of medical and mental health services in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. This expansion provides great opportunities for therapists with psychiatric experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Help shape the excellent framework for these services. PHMC offers competitive salaries and attractive benefits.
Job Summary:
The Activities therapist participates in and supports the patient’s program and milieu as a therapist in various therapies to effect improvement in their mental and social well-being.
Responsibilities:

• Participates in and supports the patient program and milieu as a leader or co-leader in therapeutic activities and adjunctive therapies as scheduled.
• Instructs the patient in the patient program and encourage and guide their participation.
• Engages the patients directly for therapeutic interactions.
• Observes the patient for their readiness and capability to participate in individual and group therapies using formal and informal tools.
• Use positive language, adjust your vocabulary to the patients’ cognitive level, and speak calmly and firmly.
• Communicate Therapeutic Recreation assessment results with the client, the client’s family members, professional team members, and other key support networks.
• Document in a manner that meets specific professional, agency, and or government requirements.
• Collaborate with the client and relevant support networks during Therapeutic Recreation program development.
• Completes all the required patient chart documentation, as specified by the policies and by the manager.
• Notifies the staff of any special conditions regarding the patients’ stability, as observed in groups.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patients, families, and client’s facility staff.
• Adheres to department/hospital policies.
• All other duties as required.

SKILLS:

• Ability to understand psychological, psychiatric, and medical terminology and principles.
• Ability to work in a team environment. High degree of skill in relating to people and an interest in their welfare.
• Ability to direct and perform a variety of therapeutic activities and to respond to varied needs of patients.
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Therapeutic Recreation, Creative Arts Therapy, Teaching or Occupation Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy registration or certification in Creative Arts Therapy.
• Previous teaching or activities therapist experience preferred.
• PHMC requires that all employees are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by the first day of employment. We will offer the Covid-19 vaccination at no cost, via our Health Centers.

Salary:

• Pay Grade: Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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