Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Shift: Rotate

Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Programs Manager, the Activity Therapist provides appropriate assessment, treatment groups and record keeping on all patients involved in Creative Therapies program. Activity Therapist performs all functions as outlined in Title XXII under activity therapy. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning. Represents specific specialization as well as Creative Therapies Services as a whole within the clinical program.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Recreational, Occupational, Art, Music, movement/Dance Therapy or other appropriate discipline.

Minimum Experience/Skills: Psychiatric Inpatient or Outpatient experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to perform groups and activities in other languages highly desirable. The incumbent must have knowledge of variability in criteria used to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of treatment for children, adolescents and adults.

License/Certificates/Credentials: Current Healthcare Provider BLS card. Certificate or Registration through discipline specific credentialing process. Required water-safety certification per Stanislaus County Water Safety Regulations within 60 days of hire. Valid CA Drivers License and proof of automotive insurance.

Physical Demands: Standing, lifting, push/pull, climbing, reaching, sitting, twisting, bending, manual dexterity and mobility, touch, auditory and visual perception and acuity, adequate vocal pitch and volume of voice, ability to move quickly. Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force.

Vision Requirements: Sufficient perceptive acuity (vision and hearing) to perform all the related duties of the position

Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne pathogens, subject to varying and unpredictable situations, exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness), emergency and crisis situations, subject to irregular hours, occasional pressure due to multiple calls, patient turnover, interruptions and inquiries, subject to exposure to electrical mechanical hazards, radiation hazards, radioactive substances and biohazard material, exposure to potentially combative persons.

#LI-ML2

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.