Recreation Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Recreation Therapist I to support clients in Grande Prairie within the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program. You will assess and plan therapeutic recreation interventions and work within an interdisciplinary team to restore leisure participation and daily life activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy and active ATAR(A) registration, with a focus on client-centred care and collaboration across care settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies.
• Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
• Exceptional communication for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation interventions.
• Collaborate with the health care team to develop care plans.
• Complete client education, documentation and referral coordination.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Grande Prairie, located in northwest Alberta, is a thriving city of more than 60,000 residents and serves approximately 260,000 people throughout the surrounding region. Residents enjoy abundant outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities, including parks, trails, golf courses, and a state-of-the-art recreation facility. The city also boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene featuring an art gallery, museums, and live theatre. Join an award-winning trans-disciplinary team providing specialized stroke care in clients' homes through the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program. As a Recreation Therapist, under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation interventions for clients recovering from stroke. Working within a trans-disciplinary model and guided by Client and Family Centered Care principles, you will support clients in restoring and enhancing leisure participation, community engagement, wellness, and quality of life. Interventions are provided primarily in home and community settings, supporting successful reintegration into meaningful activities and daily life. You will collaborate closely with clients, families, rehabilitation assistants, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans. Responsibilities include client and family education, community resource navigation, consultation and in-servicing, participation in team-based care planning, communication with key stakeholders, and completion of required documentation. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently offers a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually. This non-pensionable allowance is paid on an hourly basis for all hours worked at the basic rate of pay. (Please note that the days and hours per shift is negotiable)

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 Program

Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.40

Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 09-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2027

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: $40.81

Maximum Salary: $54.34

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

• Because of the Interdisciplinary nature of the program, communication requirements and ability to collaborate needs to be exceptional.

Preferred Qualifications:

• As Required.