Director Of Activity Therapy Jobs in Illinois , Employment

Are you an energetic and creative professional looking to make a difference in the lives of others? We are looking for a Director of Activity Therapy to join our team and lead our activity therapy program. You will be responsible for developing and implementing activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being for our clients. If you are passionate about helping others and have a knack for creating engaging activities, this could be the perfect job for you!

Overview The Director of Activity Therapy is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the activity therapy program within a healthcare facility. This includes developing and implementing activity therapy plans, providing direct patient care, and supervising the activity therapy staff. The Director of Activity Therapy is also responsible for ensuring that the activity therapy program meets all applicable standards and regulations. Detailed Job Description The Director of Activity Therapy is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the activity therapy program within a healthcare facility. This includes developing and implementing activity therapy plans, providing direct patient care, and supervising the activity therapy staff. The Director of Activity Therapy is also responsible for ensuring that the activity therapy program meets all applicable standards and regulations. The Director of Activity Therapy is responsible for developing and implementing activity therapy plans that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient. This includes developing individualized activity plans, providing direct patient care, and supervising the activity therapy staff. The Director of Activity Therapy is also responsible for ensuring that the activity therapy program meets all applicable standards and regulations. Job Skills Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of activity therapy principles and practices

• Knowledge of applicable standards and regulations

• Ability to develop and implement activity therapy plans

• Ability to provide direct patient care

• Ability to supervise and manage activity therapy staff

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in activity therapy or a related field

• Master’s degree in activity therapy or a related field preferred

• Licensure or certification in activity therapy

• At least five years of experience in activity therapy

• Previous experience in a supervisory role

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of activity therapy principles and practices

• Knowledge of applicable standards and regulations

• Knowledge of patient assessment and evaluation techniques

• Knowledge of therapeutic activities and techniques

• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures

Job Experience

• At least five years of experience in activity therapy

• Previous experience in a supervisory role

• Previous experience in developing and implementing activity therapy plans

• Previous experience in providing direct patient care

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement activity therapy plans tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient

• Provide direct patient care and supervision of activity therapy staff

• Ensure that the activity therapy program meets all applicable standards