Recreation Therapist II

Alberta Health Services; Fairview; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Recreation Therapist II at the Fairview Health Complex to lead evidence-based therapeutic recreation practice and coordinate assessment, treatment and education for long-term care residents. You will supervise therapy assistants and volunteers, participate in staff development, and orient students to the service.

The role includes program development, collaboration with the health care team, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to ensure evidence-based, patient- and family-centred therapy services.
• Coordinate assessment, treatment, education and care of clients/residents.
• Develop protocols, forms, education and quality improvement initiatives for program delivery.
• Assess treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation; participate in rounds and family conferences.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Program development

Leadership

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

ATRA professional membership (active)

Job description

This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.Imagine living in a place where breathtaking scenery surrounds you, where the Peace River Valley stretches out in stunning beauty, and where every season brings new opportunities for adventure. From hiking and fishing in the summer to skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, this area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Add to that a warm, welcoming community, and you’ve found an ideal setting to live, work, and thrive.As a member of an interdisciplinary team and under general supervision of the Area Manager, Allied Health, the Recreation Therapist II ensures that recreation therapy practice is evidence based and meets recreation therapy standards of practice.The therapist is responsible for designing and delivering an active, creative, client centered and engaging program to the long term care residents. The position involves assessment, program development, provision of patient care, supervision of two therapy assistants and volunteers, and participation in program evaluation. It will also include orientation of students to the service and participation in staff development.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 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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Recreation Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Fairview Health Complex
• Primary Location: Fairview Health Complex
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $43.14
• Maximum Salary: $57.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Recreation Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Fairview Health Complex
• Primary Location: Fairview Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $43.14
• Maximum Salary: $57.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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