ACTIVITIES THERAPIST
Boise Regional Medical Center
SUMMARY:
At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.
Evaluates patient’s leisure lifestyle and provides goals and objectives directed at a therapeutically designed recreation/leisure-oriented treatment which assists patients in attaining optimum level of functioning.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Minimum of 1 years' experience in working with the emotionally ill required
2. Psychiatric Inpatient experience preferred
3. Bachelor's Degree in Occupational, Recreational, Activities Therapy, or related field required
4. At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS)
5. Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Ensure the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and provide clinical documentation
Assess patient’s leisure preferences, limitations, social and ADL (Activities of Daily Living) functional abilities
Utilize group and individual therapeutic, occupational, creative expressive or recreational techniques to obtain treatment goals
Develop standards for activities program based on recognized therapeutic interventions
Manage equipment and materials to support program
HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS:
When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.
We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.
Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/ to learn more!
MINISTRY / FACILITY INFORMATION:
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
Best Large Employer, Forbes
Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health
The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II)
Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.