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Certified Recreational / Activity Therapist - PRN or Part-time

Horizon Health
Grand Forks, ND Part Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026 CLOSED ON 8/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Recreational / Activity Therapist - PRN or Part-time position at Horizon Health?

Certified Recreational/Activity Therapist with CTRS - (PRN or Part-time) in Grand Forks, ND

***Part-time is benefit eligible***

***PRN - Must be able to work 36 hours/month with one weekend shift.***

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking an Recreational Therapist with a CTRS (PRN)to work on the inpatient psychiatric units (24-bed Psych Unit) in Grand Forks, ND. We are also planning to expand to an additional 24 beds in 2026. The Certified Recreational/Activity Therapist conducts and administers therapeutic recreation and/or activity services for the facility. We are seeking any of the following- Recreational, Occupational, Music, Art, Dance and Movement, etc. therapists.

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Long and Short-term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Career development opportunities within the company
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

Responsibilities:

  • Designs and implements therapeutic activities for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data.
  • Evaluates and documents patients’ responses to treatment and progress towards goals, to develop and document recommendations for discharge and aftercare.
  • Communicates treatment and progress results to supervisor and treatment team.
  • Conducts individual and/or group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of effective treatment techniques.
  • Provides appropriate education, resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment.
  • Evaluates and uses techniques, tools and resources to assist patients in treatment.
  • Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures.
  • Evaluates satisfaction resulting from the treatment provided and modifies or discontinues the treatment as needed and based upon patient progress, achievement of goals, lack of progress or change in condition. Reports and documents patient/client progress, achievement and changes in the treatment plan.
  • Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams.
  • Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
  • At least 3 years of related experience
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited therapy program
  • Active ND License/ Certification- Music, art, recreational, occupational, dance and music, etc. therapist certification

About Grand Forks, ND

Grand Forks, ND offers a low cost of living (especially for utilities and housing), a strong economy with opportunities in UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) and related industries, and a vibrant culture driven by the University of North Dakota (UND) and its nationally-ranked hockey program. Residents enjoy a friendly community, a mix of urban and rural lifestyles, and year-round entertainment, including concerts, performing arts, and live music. Residents enjoy a friendly community, a mix of urban and rural lifestyles, and year-round entertainment.

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Recruiter at oscar.hernandez2@horizonhealth.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During 2024, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2023, listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14

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