Recreation Therapist Rehabilitation I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton seeks a Recreation Therapist I to provide therapeutic recreation services across the lifespan in a rehabilitation setting. You will assess, treat, educate, and document as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will contribute to program development, quality improvement, and student education while aligning with AHS CARES values. The role emphasizes evidence-informed care and patient-centred planning, with regular rounds and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or Recreation and Leisure Studies.
• Active or eligible for Professional Membership with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
• Experience in a clinical and/or rehabilitation setting.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and build relationships.
• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation standards, assessment, and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform recreation therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Facilitate individual and group interventions and provide leisure education.
• Evaluate outcomes and document according to practice standards.
• Collaborate in rounds, conferences, and care planning with the health team.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and education.

Skills

Clinical rehabilitation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment & planning

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Are you a Recreation Therapist passionate about helping people achieve independence, participation, and quality of life through meaningful recreation and leisure experiences?Do you thrive in a rehabilitation environment and enjoy working with patients with diverse and complex needs?If so, join the Recreation Therapy team at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH).As a Recreation Therapist I, you will provide therapeutic recreation services to patients across the lifespan in a specialized rehabilitation setting.As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will collaborate with patients, families, and community partners to deliver evidence-informed care.Responsibilities include completing recreation therapy assessments, developing treatment plans, facilitating individual and group interventions, providing leisure education, evaluating outcomes, and documenting in accordance with professional standards.In this role, you will participate in interdisciplinary rounds, patient conferences, and collaborative care planning.You will also contribute to program development, quality improvement, student education, and the ongoing advancement of therapeutic recreation while expanding your clinical expertise.The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest freestanding tertiary rehabilitation hospital, providing specialized services that help people of all ages achieve their highest level of independence and participation in life.Guided by our vision, Building Abilities for Life, we are:A leader in specialized rehabilitation across the lifespan.A trusted partner with patients, families, and communities.A leader in research, innovation, and education.A great place to work, teach, and learn.

Description:

As the 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 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 Rehab I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Recreation Therapy
• Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $42.14
• Maximum Salary: $56.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Recreation Therapist Rehab I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Recreation Therapy
• Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $42.14
• Maximum Salary: $56.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or Recreation and Leisure Studies.Active or eligible for Professional Membership with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience in a clinical and/or rehabilitation setting.Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and build positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.Knowledge of therapeutic recreation standards, evidence-informed practice, assessment, client- and family-centred treatment planning, interventions, evaluation, outcomes, documentation, and collaboration.Experience providing therapeutic recreation to individuals with complex physical, neurological, developmental, cognitive, and/or psychosocial rehabilitation needs in individual and group settings.Ability to manage a diverse clinical caseload using clinical reasoning, organization, prioritization, and time management.Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Teams and Outlook.Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex patient needs and integrate patient- and family-centred care.Commitment to ongoing professional growth through continuing education, reflective practice, and quality improvement.Behaviours consistent with AHS CARES values.Ability to perform 60–70% physical effort, including standing, lifting, bending, reaching, transfers, and therapeutic recreation interventions.Ability to perform 70–80% concurrent mental effort for clinical decision-making, assessment, treatment planning, prioritization, and care coordination.Excellent attendance, reliability, and personal suitability.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using standardized assessment tools and outcome measures within a rehabilitation setting.Experience with Connect Care and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training is an asset.Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation is preferred.Experience working with individuals with complex rehabilitation needs.CARI Training Certification.

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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