Deaconess Health System

Activity Therapist

Deaconess Health System  •  $19.91 - $27.86/hr  •  Evansville, IN (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Join our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

  • Flexible schedules for work-life balance

  • Paid time off accrues on day one for part- and full-time employees

  • Get up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv - access to the money you worked for, but haven't been paid yet

  • Outstanding Referral Programs

  • Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses

  • Career advancement opportunities

Mission Statement
To advance the health and wellbeing of our community with a compassionate and caring spirit.

Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, to provide therapeutic recreational and activity services to adult, child and adolescent patients with diagnosed psychiatric, addictive and emotional disorders. Consistently performs in a manner that exemplifies the Deaconess Cross Pointe Standards in both the area of employee relations as well as customer relations. Complete a comprehensive evaluation in conjunction with the interdisciplinary assessment and recommend a plan of intervention based on mutually established patient goals.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in unit specific skill including knowledge and required proficiency to deliver safe patient care.
  • Demonstrate specific aspects of care of mental illnesses, psychiatric disorders, addictive disease symptoms, effects and treatment.
  • Complete activity therapy assessment within 72 hours of admission.
  • Make treatment recommendations which are individualized to circumstances and needs of each patient.
  • Interpretations are accurate and useful.
  • Recommendations are clinically sound and demonstrate ability to assess all levels of care.
  • Performs complete evaluation in correlation with patient’s diagnosis, symptoms, medical history and referral per policy and procedure.
  • Participates in the formulation of patient’s treatment plans including the establishment of treatment goals and objectives.
  • Provide activity therapy groups to patients using various professional modalities that are age appropriate.
  • Sufficiently plans, prepares and administers groups in a timely fashion.
  • Completes therapy as directed by the Psychiatrist and department P&P.
  • Completes documentation reflecting appropriate care in accordance with established department policy re: time frame of assessment, frequency of documentation and information to be included in documentation.


Education Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or related field, with certification Required
  • Master’s degree in related field Preferred


Experience Qualifications

  • Experience in working with psychiatric patients through internships or work experience Preferred


Licenses and Certifications

  • Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy, Music Therapy or related field Preferred
Deaconess Health System

About Deaconess Health System

Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois.  Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State. 

Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.

As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.

Browse our site to learn more about our convenient locations, expert services, community involvement, and much more. 

Our commitment to progressive, patient-centered care guides our work every day as our priorities are set and decisions are made with a local focus and direction.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Evansville, IN
Year Founded
1892
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