Recreation Therapist Rehabilitation I

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

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Edmonton is seeking a Recreation Therapist I to deliver comprehensive therapy services. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team, focusing on patient-centered approaches to improve patient outcomes. Strong collaboration and communication skills, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical or rehabilitation setting is required.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic recreation professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive recreation therapy services to patients.
• Complete assessments, treatments, and evaluate programs.
• Collaborate with health care team for patient goals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client-centered treatment plans

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Baccalaureate in Recreation Therapy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office & Teams

Job description

Opportunity

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-centered, and in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of practice. You will be responsible for completing assessments, treatments, leisure education, and evaluation of programs for your areas, as well as participating in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team, which will include Therapy Assistants and Volunteers to ensure patient goals are met.

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.

Position Details

• 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: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.56
• Maximum Salary: $51.27
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Baccalaureate in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies Active or eligibility for Professional Membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association.

Additional Required Qualifications

Experience in clinical or rehabilitation setting is required. Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Demonstrated knowledge & competency with therapeutic recreation professional standards of practice, best available evidence/research, assessments, client-centered treatment plans, identifying outcomes, individual and group treatment interventions, evaluation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and documentation. Effective organizational/time management skills. Basic vs intermediate knowledge of computer and software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office & Teams). Creates innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrated commitment to and participation in activities, which promote professional and personal growth and development. Actively integrates patient and family-centered principles into own clinical practice. Effective communication with a patient-centered focus. Demonstrating behaviors consistent with the values of AHS: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety. A high level of physical effort (60-70%) is related to clinical caseload. The therapist may be required to maintain a standing position with lifting, bending, and/or rotation related to client transfers or therapeutic recreation interventions. A high degree of concurrent mental effort (70-80%) is required for clinical decision making. Excellent attendance record, reliability & personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with standardized assessment tools and Connect Care is an asset. Experience with aquatic therapy is an asset. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation is an asset.