Activity Therapist

Title:  Activity Therapist (CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist)Job Type: Full time Your experience matters! At Rock Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.  As an Activity Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.  How you'll contribute:This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.Essential FunctionsApplies appropriate theory and standards for decision and actions regarding therapeutic practicesAssesses patient needs utilizing cultural, religious, and physical disabilities, in the determination of capabilities in groups and with specific activitiesDocuments the patient's response to interventions pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriateCompletes all assessments within the time frame allotted and contributes to assessment workload balance between therapistsFormulates the initial and subsequent treatment programs in accordance with the attending physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment ordersDevelops a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives, and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needsProvides therapy treatment procedures according to the treatments plan, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolutionMaintains constant communication with the treatment team, therapist, and physician/licensed practitioner when patient is not responding the treatmentsContributes to the effective functioning of the patient's programUnderstands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needsProvides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment planMaintains a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patientOffers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectationsProvides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needsReassesses and updates treatment plan goals when there are significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy or after patient's stay has exceeded 7 daysContributes to treatment planning with feedback to clinical and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventionsProvides directions to clinical and unit staff regarding activity related groupsProvides input into patient's AT goals to the treatment teams and records any treatment updates on the treatment update form in treatment team when applicableAdditional InformationPrevious experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.Qualifications and requirements:Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in Recreational Therapy (CTRS), Music Therapy (MT-BC), Art Therapy (ATR, ATR-BC,ATR-P LPAT), or similar field required.License: Current CTRS, Certified Music Therapist, or Certified Art Therapist license as required by state regulations.Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.About usRock Springs is located in Georgetown, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. EEOC Statement"Rock Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rock Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Created: 2026-03-01