RECREATION THERAPIST-PRN (WEEKEND)

ResponsibilitiesRecreation Therapist OpportunityWest Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over three decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency.We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults.Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.Visit us online at: Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Recreation Therapist to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The Recreation Therapist will be responsible for designing and initiating appropriate therapeutic services in order to improve the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the patients. Therapeutic services include, but are not limited to: entertainment, exercise, relaxation, expression, music, art, pet and other recreational programs.Job Duties/Responsibilities: Provides and implements a recreational assessment on each patient Provides an assortment of leisure activities Assists patients in developing an understanding of benefits of ongoing health and fitness. Assists patients to improve social interaction, coping skills, problem solving skills, anger management skills, and any skills that relates to address the functioning of the human domains to increase overall quality of life. Works with treatment team to develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs Maintains recreational areas and equipment Completes documentation accurately and timely Maintains observation of patients and shares appropriate information with manager. Other duties as assigned.Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ SubsidiariesOne of the nation''s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World''s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked 281 on the Fortune 500; and listed 330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.'' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.QualificationsRequirements: Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor''s degree in Therapeutic Recreation: Recreation Council, Certified Music Therapist or Certified Art Therapist. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications. Licensure and certification Required: CTRS certification through National Certified Therapeutic Recreation Council, Certified Music Therapist or Certified Art Therapist. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications. Experience Required: None. Preferred: One year if experience in program development and implementation of therapeutic recreation activities in an inpatient psychiatric hospital.EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. 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Created: 2025-11-15