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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Activity/Recreation Therapist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeCentre Hall, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A four-year degree in recreation therapy or a related field is required.
  • At least one year of experience working in a psychiatric setting is required.
  • Good overall interpersonal skills are required.
  • Ability to function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team is required.
  • Ability to represent the program well in interactions inside and outside the hospital is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality patient care through assessment, treatment planning, and group and individual therapy treatments.
  • Function as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Participate in the community relations program.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in art therapy, dance therapy, or music therapy is preferred.
  • Certification through the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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