Recreation Therapist Rehabilitation I
Your Opportunity:
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.
- Recovery Alberta: N
- 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: 12-MAR-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 22-MAR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 25-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $38.56
- Maximum Salary: $51.27
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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. 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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