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Recreation Therapist I
@ Alberta Health Services
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Recreation Therapist I for its Stroke Early Supported Discharge team at Red Deer Regional Hospital. The role provides therapeutic recreation services to post-stroke patients as they return to community leisure activities, within an interdisciplinary team. Schedule is days, 0.60 FTE, on a two-week rotation, with a salary of $40.81 to $54.34 per hour and a required driver's licence and vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, treat and educate post-stroke patients in recreation therapy
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health care team and families
- Plan and deliver community leisure programming with partners
- Monitor and document client treatment progress
- Participate in patient rounds and family conferences
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Science in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Active or eligible registration with ATRA
- Driver's licence and access to a vehicle
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 31 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | ATRA registration |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Studies |
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Alberta Health Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
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- Alberta Health Services
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- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,234 |
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Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists to work as the Recreation Therapist for the Stroke Early Supported Discharge team based out of Red Deer Regional Hospital. As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be providing therapeutic Recreation Therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary team to Post Stroke Patients as they explore leisure activities in their community post hospital stay. 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 Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team Lead, 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 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: Stroke Early Supported Discharge
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 6
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $40.81
- Maximum Salary: $54.34
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Active registration with, or eligibility for registration with, the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
Additional Required Qualifications:As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
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