Activity Therapist - Augusta
Georgia.gov
Augusta, GA, USA
USD 52,007-52,007 / year
Posted on Jun 27, 2025
- Under broad supervision, plans, directs or coordinates therapeutic recreation programs.
- Activities include sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts.
- Conducts assessment of a clients condition and recommends appropriate recreational activity.
- Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
- Conducts therapy sessions to improve clients' mental and physical well-being.
- Confers with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
- Develops treatment plan to meet needs of client, based on needs assessment, client interests and objectives of therapy.
- Encourages clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting life skills and leisure activities, such as sports, games, music, arts and crafts, and gardening.
- Instructs client in activities and techniques, such as sports, gardening, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
- Observes, analyzes, and records clients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- Obtains information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the clients themselves to assess clients' capabilities, needs and interests.
- Plans, organizes, directs and participates in treatment programs and activities to facilitate clients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems.
- Prepares and submits reports and charts to treatment team to reflect clients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression. Supervises professional and support staff
Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Activity Therapist 2 (HCP061) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require registration in the area of assignment.
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