Activity Therapist Assistant Behavioral Health Per Diem Rotate

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most. 

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions. 

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services 

Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP) 

Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage 

Savings and retirement  including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling 

Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program 

Additional benefits  life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program 

Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines 

Benefits may vary by location and role 

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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.                    
 

Position Qualifications                        
                        
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.

Pay range: $23.90 - $37.04 hourly  

**Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualif