Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies,operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 81,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

Summit Oaks Hospital is a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a lovely suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

If you are looking to gain psychiatric experience and help those in need, the Recreational Therapist position may be perfect for you. This individual must be able to teach anger management, stress management, art, and coping skills to optimize emotional health and well-being within the therapeutic treatment facility. Recreational therapists create an environment of teaching, cooperation, and facilitation with the therapeutic setting. In addition, recreational therapists will create directives that are applicable to diverse populations for group exercises throughout the hospital. 

This is a per diem position and may require weekend and holiday work hours.