Recreation Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Grande Prairie is seeking a Recreation Therapist I to join their Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Recreation Therapy and at least two years of experience. This part-time position focuses on providing client-centered care within a trans-disciplinary context, with a competitive salary ranging from $37.35 to $49.73 per hour. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000

Qualifications

• Two years of recreation therapy experience required.
• Knowledge of stroke care is mandatory.
• Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments and treatment for clients referred.
• Participate in patient rounds and family conferences.
• Ensure evidence-based therapeutic recreation practice.

Skills

Independence in practice

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together. Grande Prairie, found in northwest Alberta, is a growing city with over 60,000 residents and serving approximately 260,000 people in the trading area. Grande Prairie has something for everyone! Outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities are available at the numerous parks and golf courses, in addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility. The city also has a vibrant arts and culture community with an art gallery, a few museums, and live theatre. Your opportunity is to work in an award winning trans-disciplinary program providing specialized stroke care in the client's home. As our recreation therapist, under supervision from the Clinical Coordinator of the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of assessments and treatment for clients referred. Treatment is provided within the trans-disciplinary model, with an emphasis on Client and Family Centered Care. Two trained assistants support implementation of programming. You will participate in client teaching, provide consultation and in-servicing, communicate with family, co-workers and other members of the health care team, and perform documentation as required. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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: Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 07-SEP-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 4 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $37.35 Maximum Salary: $49.73 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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:

This is a very specialized team with now recreation therapy support. The successful candidate needs to be independent in their practice with a minimum of 2 years recreation therapy experience. The therapist will also require a working knowledge of the Stroke Care. A high degree of independence, with excellent communication skills and inter disciplinary collaboration is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A strong back round in rehabilitation is preferred.

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