Activity Therapist
Company: Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Location: Vaucluse
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Responsibilities Activity Therapist - Part-time Weekends Since
1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services (as part of Aiken
Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those
suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with
alcohol and substance use disorders. The 62-bed facility, located
on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by
The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive,
individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of
psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health
technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high
quality care. Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken,
South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality
healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in
South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for
its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia.
Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care,
orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.
Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com Recreation
Therapist is responsible for planning, implementing, facilitating,
and evaluating therapeutic groups for patient involvement.
Documentation of patient response to therapeutic modalities is
required. Job Duties: Assessment of patients Planning and
facilitating therapeutic groups. Documentation of patient response
to therapeutic modalities. Develop, implement, and update treatment
plans. Maintains assigned areas. Ensures safe use of recreation
equipment and tracks inventory. Maintains adherence to DHEC
requirements and monitoring for the swimming pool and other
pertinent patient areas. Delivers direct patient care appropriate
to the ages of the patients served. Recommends the purchasing of
supplies. Benefit Highlights Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
after 6 months Loan Forgiveness Program Challenging and rewarding
work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student
Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within
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Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications Job Requirements: Education requirements: Bachelor’s
degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field. Work experience
requirements: 1 year minimum in psychiatric setting or 2 years with
special populations. Required licenses/ certifications/courses:
Certification through NCTRC or related certification/licensure
organization preferred. CPR certification required. Certification
in exercise a plus. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are
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