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Alberta Health Services

Recreation Therapist I

Calgary, AB, Canada
Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada

Pay: 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
Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Oct 17, 2026

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Responsibilities

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.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

bachelor degree

Working hours

28 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

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

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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

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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.

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