Overview

At North Vista Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

North Vista Hospital is an accredited 177-bed, state-of-the-art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. North Vista offers comprehensive healthcare services, including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and support for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has achieved numerous quality awards, including the Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, Heart Failure recognition, and more. For more information, please visit

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The company is an equal employment opportunity employer. It 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:

Responsibilities

Conducts a therapeutic recreation program within the hospital to facilitate the rehabilitation of the physically and mentally disabled. The Activity Therapist directs patient participation in activities such as games, social activities, sports, or music to create an atmosphere of sociability, provide a means of creative expression, and facilitate learning skills for recreation during hospitalization and after discharge into the community. Creates an environment that allows patients to explore their potential, cultivate positive morale, and minimize distress caused by illness.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Art Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, or a related field.
2. Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered Therapeutic Recreator (RTR) is preferred.
3. Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Healthcare, rehabilitative, or SNF setting preferred.

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