Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California is seeking a full-time Activity Therapist Coordinator to join its behavioral health and therapeutic services team. This day-shift, Monday–Friday role (0700–1530) offers a structured, predictable schedule within a major regional hospital network that includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, a comprehensive stroke program, a cancer center, and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley. The position delivers direct patient therapy — activity, recreation, life skills, and art — in both group and individual sessions, making it an excellent fit for a credentialed therapist who values clinical variety and consistent hours.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and career development support through continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Day shift only: Monday through Friday, 0700–1530 — no nights, no weekends
- Direct patient therapy delivered in both individual and group session formats
- Therapeutic modalities include activity, recreation, life skills, and art therapy
- Full access to Patient Health Information in support of integrated treatment planning
- Practice within Desert Regional Medical Center, the flagship hospital of the Desert Care Network — a three-hospital system serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions of Southern California
- Network-level advanced services include a Level 1 Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke care, oncology services, and the region's only Level 3 NICU
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with consultation support from occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, or recreation therapists with established healthcare experience
- Work within a health system committed to healthcare equality and regulatory compliance, including E-Verify participation
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, including at least one year of full-time experience in a patient activities program within a healthcare setting
- Credentialed as one of the following: occupational therapist, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, recreation therapist, or occupational therapy assistant
- Satisfactory completion of at least 36 hours of training in a course specifically designed for this role and approved by the relevant Department; ongoing regular consultation from a qualified occupational therapist, OTA, or recreation therapist (minimum one year of healthcare experience) is required
- Completion of an approved Activities Program with possession of a Certificate of Completion
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — must be maintained at all times
About the Community
Palm Springs sits at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains in the Coachella Valley — a desert resort community renowned for its year-round sunshine, mid-century modern architecture, world-class golf, and vibrant arts scene. The region offers a lower cost of living relative to coastal Southern California metros, with Los Angeles and San Diego each accessible within two hours. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking, cycling, and rock climbing in Joshua Tree National Park and the surrounding desert landscape, while the valley's cultural calendar — including the Palm Springs International Film Festival and a thriving restaurant scene — supports a high quality of life for clinicians at any career stage.