Recreation Therapist II

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp

📁: Rehabilitation & Therapy

📅   : ALB00476209 Requisition #

📅   : Jan 17, 2025 Post Date

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Recovery Alberta: N

Classification: Recreation Therapist II

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: 24-JAN-2025

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 03-FEB-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $39.48

Maximum Salary: $52.50

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:

Ability to perform a high level of physical effort (60-70%) as 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. Able to perform a high degree of concurrent mental effort (70-80%) is required for clinical decision making. 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. Excellent attendance record, reliability & personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references. Demonstrated behaviors consistent with the values of AHS: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a rehabilitation or clinical setting an asset. Experience with older adult population / programs is desired. Previous experience in a leadership role, providing direction to therapy assistants, students, and volunteers is an asset. Intermediate knowledge of computer and software applications (Microsoft Office, Teams, and Connect Care). Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation is an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end 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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