Recreation Therapist

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Network seeks a Recreation Therapist for their West Park Healthcare Centre. This role involves comprehensive patient assessments and planning therapeutic interventions, contributing to program development. Ideal candidates possess a background in Recreation Therapy and excellent communication skills, with opportunities for professional growth and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan membership

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

A flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Therapeutic Recreation practice.
• Experience in rehabilitation and complex care environment desired.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support – Level C is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients and plan interventions.
• Collaborate in an inter-professional environment for patient care.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate Recreational Therapy interventions.

Skills

Organizational

Communication

Teamwork

Sound Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Leisure studies or related fields

Post-diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

R/TRO designation (Preferred)

Eligibility for CTRS certification

Job description

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Site: West Park Healthcare Centre

Department: Recreation Therapy

Reports to: Manager, Patient Flow

Work Model: On-Site

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift: Days

Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year contract)

Closing Date: March 25, 2024

Duties

• Performing comprehensive assessments of patients and plan individual and group interventions
• Collaborating in an inter-professional environment in providing patient focused care
• Contributing to program planning and development
• Planning, implementing and evaluating Recreation Therapy interventions
• Complying with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Leisure studies with a major/emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Kinesiology, Physical Education, Psychology or Health Studies).
• Post-diploma in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Membership in either a Provincial, National, State or International Therapeutic Recreation Professional Association.
• R/TRO designation (Preferred)
• Eligibility for Certification (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - CTRS)
• Experience working in rehabilitation and complex continuing care environment (preferred)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support – Level C, Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the practice of Therapeutic Recreation.
• Expertise in planning, implementation and evaluation of Therapeutic Recreation interventions.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Sound judgment and ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  
  
  

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
  
  
  

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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