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Activity Therapist CTRS Student Internship (CTRS Students Only)

CompanyUHS
LocationSt. Johns
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will provide Recreational Therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic activity interventions. They will focus on improving clients' cognitive, social, emotional, and physical behaviors while educating them on healthy coping skills.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
684
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Located in Aiken, South Carolina, which was named 2018’s “Best Small Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine, Aiken Regional Medical Centers is a 273 licensed-bed acute care facility that offers a comprehensive range of specialties and services. Aiken Regional is dedicated to patient safety and providing quality healthcare services, many of which are recognized on a state, regional or national level including a Certified Primary Heart Attack Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an Advanced Heart Failure Certification from The Joint Commission® and American Heart Association®. Aiken Regional receives more than 42,000 emergency room visits, performs nearly 9,000 surgeries and delivers over 1,100 babies each year. More than 1,200 associates, a medical staff of more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, and a team of 230 volunteers keep the hospital going with their dedication to quality and excellence. To learn more about Aiken Regional, visit aikenregional.com. Aiken Regional Medical Centers is owned and operated by a subsidiary of one of the largest hospital companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, Inc., based in King of Prussia, PA, and is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the State of South Carolina. Social media accounts are managed by Marketing. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other disclaimers. Thank you.
About the Role
Responsibilities

**Please note this internship opportunity is only available for students in a CTRS program**

 

Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is a beautiful and state of the art 72-bed facility. Cedar Creek provides evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults struggling with mental health issues.  Cedar Creek Hospital invests in our patients by offering an integrated medicine approach that provides the latest therapies including yoga, mindfulness, aromatherapy, music therapy and nutrition. As part of our success and innovation in the field we are seeking qualified applicants for an Activity Therapist, CTRS Student Internship.

 

Learn more about Cedar Creek Hospital online at: Cedar Creek Hospital

 

Description

The Activity Therapist Intern will follow a member of our holistic treatment team as they are responsible for the provision of Recreational Therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic activity interventions and discharge leisure planning. This team utilizes individual and/or group activity interventions to bring about positive changes in the client's behavior, be-it cognitive, social, emotional or physical. They educates the patient in healthy coping skills, and available leisure resources to continue the client in post discharge leisure planning and involvement. 

 

Hours

Hours for this role will be determined by the semester and type of program you are in. 

 

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

 

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

 

Apply Online or for questions call or text our Recruiter Brooke at 989-640-5341.


Qualifications

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in a CTRS education program

 

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. 

 

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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. 

Key Skills
Recreational TherapyAssessmentTreatment PlanningTherapeutic Activity InterventionsDischarge Leisure PlanningCognitive Behavioral ChangeSocial Skills TrainingEmotional SupportPhysical InterventionCoping Skills Education
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesSports & Recreation