PRN Activity Therapist

Job description

Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT: Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - 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 are 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. - Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings. - Help patients learn s...