RECREATION THERAPIST (Music/Art Therapy) Job at Universal Health Services in Sou

Overview

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members. Laurel Oaks is currently seeking a Recreational Therapist.

A Recreational Therapist designs and initiates 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.

This position is Mon-Thursday 12p-8p, rotating Fridays from 12p-8p, rotating weekends Sat-Sun 8a-4p.

Responsibilities

Designs and initiates therapeutic services to improve patients\' physical, mental and emotional well-being. Provides recreational programs including entertainment, exercise, relaxation, expression, music, art, pet therapy and other activities as part of therapeutic services.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

About Universal Health Services (UHS)

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation\'s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

One 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. Our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was recognized as one of the World\'s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes\' inaugural ranking of America\'s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, and related services across the U.S. and abroad.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field. Certification in Music/Art or related Therapy fields.

Experience: Preferred: One year of 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 recruit, select, place, promote and compensate 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.

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