Recreation Therapist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Temp P/T Benefits

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Recreation Therapist I for the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program in Grande Prairie. The role focuses on assessing and guiding clients recovering from stroke, planning and delivering recreation-based interventions in home and community settings, and supporting reintegration into meaningful activities.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team, coordinating care with families and other providers while documenting progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Active or eligible ATRA registration required.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication abilities essential for interdisciplinary work.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation interventions for stroke recovery.
• Collaborate with clients, families and healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
• Provide education, navigate community resources and document progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy/ Therapeutic Recreation/ Recreation and Leisure Studies

Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)

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 are 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

04-JAN-2027

Temporary Employee Class

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available

14-JAN-2027

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.