Recreation Therapist II
Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists to join the fast-paced Acute Care Recreation Therapy team which is based out of Red Deer Regional Hospital. As a Recreation Therapist II, you will be providing therapeutic Recreation Therapy services to Acute Care Neurology, Stroke and Palliative patients at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. You will be expected to communicate and collaborate effectively with the patients, their families/supports, and with the interdisciplinary team. In this role you will be supported by the Allied Health Area Manager and Recreational Therapy Professional Practice Lead, with opportunities to connect with professional in surrounding areas. You may also need to collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator, as well as community partners, to provide effective programming.
Description:
As a Recreation Therapist II, you will take a leadership role in ensuring that the level of therapeutic recreation practice in your clinical area is evidence based, patient-and family-centred and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will provide clinical leadership to ensure safe and efficient care as well as coordinate the assessment, treatment, education and care of the patient (client, resident). You will participate in program development to ensure effective delivery of services, including the development of protocols, forms, education, and quality improvement initiatives. 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.
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Recreation Therapist II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Acute Care Recreation Therapy
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 04-APR-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
- Date Available: 14-APR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 03-OCT-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
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:Membership with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association. Heart & Stroke: Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) required. Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
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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