Activity Therapist

Company: Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient's needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.-- Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.-- Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.-- Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.-- Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.-- Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor---s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Keywords: Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital, Chattanooga , Activity Therapist, Healthcare , Chattanooga, Tennessee