Activity Therapist - Columbus

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Job Title:

Activity Therapist - Columbus Agency:
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition  Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $35,618.70 - $56,872.73 EXPERIENCE AND DEGREE WILL DETERMINE SALARY

Workplace:
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital

Job Summary:

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Under general 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.

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza

* Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.*

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

• Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of job-related experience or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Activity Therapist 1 (HCP
  060) or position equivalent.
• Note:
  
  Some positions may require registration in the area of assignment.

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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