Activity Therapy Coordinator

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Plans, organizes, and implements activity programs tailored to meet the needs, capabilities, and interests of individual patients and groups.
• Ensures compliance with all safety and infection control policies to prevent harm or injury to patients, employees, or self.
• Manages department supplies, expenses, and inventory to ensure the availability of necessary materials and equipment.
• Collaborates closely with the treatment team to assess and meet patient needs through the delivery of multi-disciplinary services.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy programs, making adjustments as necessary to enhance patient engagement and therapeutic outcomes. Develops and maintains good relationships with community agencies to support patient care and program development. Provides leadership and supervision to other Activity Therapists and assistants as directed. Serves as a resource and educator for patients, families, and staff regarding activity therapy and its benefits. Documents patient progress and program outcomes accurately and timely in accordance with organizational standards. Participates in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Engages in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in activity therapy.

• Department, facility and system-wide responsibilities, which may include reporting responsibilities to Medical Staff and Executive Committees. May be asked to represent BH on system-wide committee and task forces. Customers are internal and external with BH staff, managers, executives, licensing and regulatory agencies, third party payers and contractors. [Required]
• Works in a modern, well-equipped environment. Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Category I. More than routine potential for exposure to aggressive and violent outbursts. Real potential for physical harm from non-compliant patient. Subject to extended hours without relief. Work requires the movement of equipment and lifting up to 25 pounds, stoop, bend, reach and stand. [Required]
• Requires compliance with all safety and infection control policies required to prevent injury to patients, employees, or self. Institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions. [Required]
• Bedside Mobile Workstations (BMW), restraint/seclusion beds, belts and equipment, computer, scanner, fax machine, copier, overhead projector, flipcharts, multi-line/feature telephone, DVD, printer, calculator. [Required]
• Excellent communications and human relations skills [Required]

• Bachelor's [Required]
• Master's [Preferred]

• in Recreation or Activity Therapy field

• 1+ of experience in activity therapy field (art, recreation, and fitness) preferably in a hospital-psychiatric setting [Preferred]
• Experience in treatment planning and implementation [Preferred]
• Experience working with child, adolescent and adult populations [Preferred]

• N/A

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) [Preferred]
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.