Recreation Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services' Foothills Medical Centre is seeking a Recreation Therapist I to join the Allied Health team. The role supports acute care patients with neurology needs, performing assessment, treatment and family-centered care in a busy tertiary setting.

FTE 1.00, day shifts, two-week shift blocks, Saturdays/Sundays off. Responsibilities include evidence-based recreation therapy, collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues, rounds and family conferences, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field with active or eligible ATRA registration.
• Experience providing Recreation Therapy in an acute hospital setting within the last year.
• Minimum 6 months in the last 2 years in adult neurology.
• Current BLS Health Care Providers Level C CPR certification within the last 12 months.
• Ability to physically manage repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, treatment, education and management of clients' progress.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health care team and participate in rounds and family conferences.
• Deliver evidence-based recreation therapy aligned with patient- and family-centred care.
• Contribute to planning and adapting therapy within a tertiary neurology program.

Skills

Recreation Therapy degree

ATRA registration

CPR certification

Neurology experience

Acute care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is an Acute Care hospital with over 1,100 beds. It is the Trauma Centre for Southern Alberta, Eastern British Columbia and Western Saskatchewan. FMC has a Neuro Tertiary Unit as well as the majority of In-Patient Neurological services in Calgary.The present caseload for this position is in Tertiary Neurology, with the potential for coverage on the transition units as required. The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations.This position is physically demanding and requires repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and/or equipment. The successful incumbent will show proficiencies in the following areas:Interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team.Self-direction and independent decision making, sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.Time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic and challenging environment.Effective communication with a patient and family centered focus.Demonstrates problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.Creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues.Demonstrates commitment to and participation in activities which promote professional and personal growth and development.Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles into own clinical practice.Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the values of AHS – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety.

Description:

As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive services for patients (clients, residents) within your assigned program or service area. You will ensure the level of therapeutic recreation practice is evidence based, patient-and family-centred, and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will complete assessment, treatment, education and management of clients¿ treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family.

• Classification: Recreation Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $40.81
• Maximum Salary: $54.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Recreation Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $40.81
• Maximum Salary: $54.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies.Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience within the last year providing Recreation Therapy interventions to adult patients in an acute hospital setting.Minimum 6 months experience (1.0 FTE) within the last 2 years working in the area of adult neurology.BLS for Health Care Providers Level C CPR certification issued within the last 12 months prior to commencement of employment.Ability to physically manage repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience within the last year working in a tertiary or community setting.Continuing education in the area of Neuro Rehab.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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