Overview Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf Responsibilities Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in selected activities such as games, social activities, sports or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, to provide a means of creative expression and to facilitate the learning skills for recreating during hospitalization and after discharge in the community. Creates an environment that allows the patient to explore his/her own potential, cultivate positive morale and minimize distress of illness. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Is a Board Certified in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field or is Board Certified Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field and has current and valid state License. 2. Bachelors or Masters Degree in Recreation Therapy or Art Therapist or Expressive Arts Therapy or related field. 3. Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative or SNF setting preferred. Connect With Us! (https://careers-primehealthcare.icims.com/jobs/183345/recreation-activity-therapist/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336024306) FacilitySaint Mary of Nazareth Hospital LocationUS-IL-Chicago ID2024-183345 CategoryClinical Professional Position TypeFull Time ShiftDays Job TypeNon-Exempt