Recreation Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is looking for a Recreation Therapist I to join their interdisciplinary team. This role involves providing comprehensive therapeutic recreation services, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. Candidates should demonstrate skills in evidence-based practice and effective communication within team settings.

Qualifications

• Collaborative skills within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide evidence-based therapeutic recreation services.
• Experience in assessment, treatment, and management of patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive services for patients in assigned programs.
• Complete assessments and educational support for clients.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and participate in meetings.

Job description

Overview

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.