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Activity Therapist

United States, Riverdale Employment contract · Job Posted July 02, 2026
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Job Description

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient's treatment plan.

Job Responsibility

  • Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient's needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan
  • Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals
  • Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness
  • Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being
  • Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs
  • Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals
  • Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings
  • Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent
  • Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always
  • Recognize that patient safety is a top priority

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Three or more years' experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required
  • Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification
  • OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required
  • CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements

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