Therapist-Recreational

We Are Hiring Title: Recreational Therapist Shift: Fulltime Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Department: Rehab Services Location: Providence DePaul Center Join Ascension as a Recreational Therapist and have the opportunity to work in a culture that focuses on the mind, body and spirit of our patients and associates. Why Choose Ascension? Career growth and development support and resources Generous paid time off Comprehensive and customizable benefit packages to fit your life Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Culture that focuses on mind, body and spirit New Grads encouraged to apply! Preferred Qualifications: Behavioral health and group facilitating experience preferred Previous experience as an activity therapist or licensure as OT, COTA, LSW, LMSW or similar is required What You Will Do Develop and implement activity therapy treatment plans. Conduct patient assessments and establish recreational/leisure therapy treatment goals. Evaluate each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational/leisure therapy interventions. Coordinate therapeutic recreational/leisure activities for both large and small groups. Observe patient response and encourage socialization. Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic recreational/leisure activities in the community. Complete a recreation/activity needs assessment with each patient and facilitate recreational/activity therapy group sessions with psychiatric inpatients What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration: BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Therapist specializing in Recreation preferred. Education: High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team With a team of over 2,300 associates, physicians and volunteers, Ascension Providence is now one of the largest employers in Waco, Texas. We offer a place of respect and inclusion, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development.If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today. When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension Providence is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.