Recreation Therapist II

Alberta Health Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Remote retention allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Recreation Therapist II to lead evidence-based therapeutic recreation practice. You will coordinate assessment, treatment, education and care for residents, supervise therapy assistants and volunteers, and contribute to program development and quality improvement.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, active or eligible ATRA registration, and at least three years of clinical experience. Connect Care (Epic) experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field required.
• Active or eligible ATRA registration required.
• Minimum three years of clinical Recreation Therapist experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to ensure evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate assessment, treatment, education and care of patients.
• Develop protocols, forms, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead and supervise therapy assistants and volunteers.
• Collaborate with health-care team and participate in rounds and family meetings.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Assessment

Program development

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

ATRA registration

Tools

Connect Care (Epic)

Job description

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Description:

As a Recreation Therapist II, you will take a leadership role in ensuring that the level of therapeutic recreation practice in your clinical area is evidence based, patient-and family-centred and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will provide clinical leadership to ensure safe and efficient care as well as coordinate the assessment, treatment, education and care of the patient (client, resident). You will participate in program development to ensure effective delivery of services, including the development of protocols, forms, education, and quality improvement initiatives. 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.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Active or eligible registration for Professional Membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). Minimum three years' related clinical experience as a Recreation Therapist.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies or meets the criteria for a professional membership with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association. Active member of the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Recreation Therapist developing and providing functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation in a variety of clinical and community settings. Experience with electronic charting, preferably Connect Care (Epic). Experience providing leadership to therapy assistants.