Activity Therapist - Rehab Therapies

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Recreational Therapy.
• Entry-level experience in Recreational Therapy in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current driver's license required if transporting patients and driving record complies with the UI Risk Management policy.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Certification with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS) is required by the time of hire

Desirable Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of work experience providing inpatient recreational therapy services in a mental health setting, working with the geriatric population with anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dementia, depression, personality disorder, schizophrenia, or challenging behaviors such as verbal and physical aggression or self-harm.
• Work experience with children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral disorders, or challenging behaviors such as verbal and physical aggression or self-harm.
• Experience as a Certified Recreational Therapist with advanced understanding and skill in providing recreational therapy services to individuals with an intellectual disability.
• Demonstrated the ability for tolerance in an active work environment with the potential for negative behaviors.
• Knowledge of skills in the prevention of challenging behaviors and de-escalation.
• Maintains attention to details and safety over an extended period and continually be aware of variations in changing situations.
• Demonstrated experience with basic therapeutic skills, behavioral management, treatment of anxiety, depression, or pain.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated experience as part of a multi-disciplinary medical team.

Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

For questions, contact Carol Seaman at carol-seaman@uiowa.edu.