Northwell Health

Activities Specialist

Northwell Health  •  Hollis, NY / Queens, NY (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Assesses, plans, implements and documents individual and group activities geared towards facilitating the rehabilitation of patient disorders.

Job Responsibility

1.Plans and implements individual and group activities geared to facilitate the rehabilitation of patient disorders.

2.Provides group members with the opportunity to engage in activities, which promote socialized behaviors.

3.Provides documentation and feedback on patient participation in the activities program and participates in case conferences with other staff members.

4.May coordinate activities on individual inpatient floors.

5.Assesses program needs and prepares orders for supplies. Maintains inventory of program supplies to ensure availability on demand.

6.Continually evaluates guidelines to maintains consistency and achieve optimal performance. Advises supervisor of recommended changes.

7.Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification

•Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Sociology or related Behavioral Health field, required.

•Minimum of one (1) years related work experience to ensure familiarity with a variety or recreational therapy and/or rehabilitation modalities preferred


*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Northwell Health

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.

At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve.

We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. 

We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit Jobs.Northwell.edu and explore our many opportunities.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Year Founded
1997
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