At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Recreational Activity Therapist on our 2 East BHU team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

• 60 College Credits with 1 years’ experience in Recreation and/or Activity Therapy or a 4 year College Degree in Activity Therapy preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Arts Therapy/Recreation Therapy or related field;
• Master’s Degree preferred.

• 1 year experience in Rec/Activity Therapy if 60 college credits
• One year experience in Creative Arts Therapy/Recreation Therapy.

• BLS certification current and ongoing. Must attend hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.
• CTRS, LCAT or LCAT-LP and must become licensed and registered within one (1) year of hire. BLS certification current and ongoing. Must attend hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.
• Regularly exposed to and called upon to manage potentially aggressive patients. Often placed in situations where violence is either threatened or actually erupts.