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The Recreation Therapist I provides evidence-based, patient-centered therapeutic services within an interdisciplinary team at an acute care hospital. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, facilitating treatment programs, and supervising therapy support staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field and maintain active registration with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association. Applicants are also required to have experience in an adult acute care setting and possess BCLS-HCP certification.
Working hours
28 hours per week
Skills
- Recreation Therapy
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Geriatric Care
- Acute Care
- Program Facilitation
- Staff Supervision
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Evidence-based Practice
- BCLS-HCP Certification
- Communication Skills
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Sports & Recreation
- Social Services
Keywords
- Recreation Therapy
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Acute Care
- Geriatric Medicine
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Patient-centered Care
- ATRA
- BCLS-HCP
- Connect Care
- Program Development
- Group Facilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Standards
- Therapy Assistants
- Health Care
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Located in N.E. Calgary, the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) is an acute care hospital offering both inpatient and outpatient services. The PLC has over 600 inpatient beds, including Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics, Women’s Health and Critical Care. The PLC is the Vascular Centre for Southern Alberta, Southwestern Saskatchewan and Southeastern British Columbia. The Allied Health Department at the PLC is comprised of Rehabilitation and Spiritual Care staff. These staff work as vital members of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and family-centered care throughout the hospital. Under general supervision from the Clinical Leader and Allied Health management, the successful candidate will gain experience in the assessment, treatment, education and management of patients across a variety of areas, primarily focused on the Transition and Geriatric/Older Adult Medicine units. This position requires the successful incumbent to supervise and provide program facilitation to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides, as well as unit staff. At all times the Recreation Therapist I will ensure that his/her practice is evidence-based and meets Recreation Therapy clinical standards of practice. To be successful in this role, you will possess an understanding of how patients and family are at the center of care strategies to build inclusive environments that reflect the needs and supports required for the populations that we serve (ethno-cultural, equity-seeking, racialized, faith-based, LGBTQ2S+, vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons of all age groups).
Description:
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-centred, and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. 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.
Classification: Recreation Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Allied Health Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $40.81 Maximum Salary: $54.34 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 with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Experience working in an adult acute care setting within the last 5 years required. Experience in providing delegation / assignment and supervision to support personnel who are carrying out those assigned tasks and / or service components. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with members of the interdisciplinary team, patients and families in a dynamic health care setting. Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills to efficiently organize and prioritize workload to keep pace in a busy multi-disciplinary patient care. Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the values of AHS – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety. Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with program development. Experience with geriatric /older adult population. Experience with group facilitation. Previous Connect Care training.
