Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Activity Therapist for our GeroPsych Department. This job is permanent, full time. *Benefits Include:* * Competitive Pay * Free onsite parking * Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees * Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees * 401(k) plan with company match * Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants *Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:* * Conducts assessment and establishes recreational therapy treatment goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of patients. * Evaluates each patient's progress and the effectiveness of recreational therapy interventions. * Coordinates therapeutic recreation activities for both large and small groups to observe patient response and encourage socialization. * Provides patient and patient's family with information regarding leisure life styles and creates an awareness of recreational resources in their community. *Minimum Education* High school diploma or equivalent: □ Preferred X Required Drag Edit Delete *Required Licenses* [Tennessee, United States] Other Current ADA (Activity Director Certification) or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist): X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete *Minimum Work Experience* Two (2) years recent experience in a social or recreational patient activities program in a health care setting needed with 1-3 years experience in a geriatric psychiatric or long-term care nursing environment: X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete *Required Skills* Certifications: The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS) **Job:** **Physical Therapy* **Organization:** **Starr Regional Medical Center* **Title:** *Activity Therapist - GeroPsych* **Location:** *Tennessee-Athens* **Requisition ID:** *7412-6828*