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Activities Specialist

Northwell·New York

$31 - $35/hrUnknownOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 12 days ago
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Activities Specialist · $31 - $35/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -12% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in New York ($35.00/hr, n=15364)
  • 15 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)
$0.18/hr · p10p90 · $165,000/hr
this role: $30.63/hrmedian $35.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 15,364 posted healthcare roles in New York rates. This role sits in the 41st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 12% below the New York median for similar positions.

The Activities Specialist assesses, plans, and implements individual and group activities to facilitate patient rehabilitation. They also provide documentation on patient participation and manage the inventory of program supplies.

Job Description

Assesses, plans, implements and documents individual and group activities geared towards facilitating the rehabilitation of patient disorders.

Job Responsibility

  • 1.Plans and implements individual and group activities geared to facilitate the rehabilitation of patient disorders.
  • 2.Provides group members with the opportunity to engage in activities, which promote socialized behaviors.
  • 3.Provides documentation and feedback on patient participation in the activities program and participates in case conferences with other staff members.
  • 4.May coordinate activities on individual inpatient floors.
  • 5.Assesses program needs and prepares orders for supplies.
  • Maintains inventory of program supplies to ensure availability on demand.
  • 6.Continually evaluates guidelines to maintains consistency and achieve optimal performance.
  • Advises supervisor of recommended changes.
  • 7.Performs related duties, as required.
  • Job Qualification
  • Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Sociology or related Behavioral Health field, required.
  • Minimum of one (1) years related work experience to ensure familiarity with a variety or recreational therapy and/or rehabilitation modalities preferred

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related Behavioral Health field is required. Candidates should have at least one year of related work experience in recreational therapy or rehabilitation modalities.

  • bachelor degree
  • Documentation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Inventory management
  • Patient assessment
  • Group facilitation
  • Recreational therapy
  • Case conferencing
  • Socialized behavior promotion

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$31 - $35/hr
Location
New York
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Northwell

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians. At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

New York Activities Specialist Roles Favor Behavioral Health Experience

In New York, Activities Specialist openings commonly support behavioral health, rehabilitation, or therapeutic recreation programs, with this role listing $30.632–$35.397 per hour. Candidates are more competitive when they meet the bachelor’s degree requirement and can demonstrate at least one year using recreational therapy or rehabilitation modalities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, drawn from the original job description, to save research time and tailor your application.