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Recreation Therapist I
@ Alberta Health Services
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Recreation Therapist I (0.40 FTE, temporary to December 31, 2027) for its Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program in Grande Prairie. The role assesses and delivers therapeutic recreation for stroke clients mainly in their homes and community, working within an interdisciplinary team. Schedule is days, 7.75-hour shifts, with days off per rotation (negotiable), and pay is $40.81 to $54.34 per hour plus a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and plan therapeutic recreation for stroke clients
- Deliver interventions mainly in homes and community settings
- Educate clients and families and navigate community resources
- Participate in team care planning and rounds
- Complete required documentation
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Active or eligible ATRA registration
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
- Driver's licence and vehicle required
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- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-17
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 31 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | ATRA registration |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| 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:
Grande Prairie, located in northwest Alberta, is a thriving city of more than 60,000 residents and serves approximately 260,000 people throughout the surrounding region. Residents enjoy abundant outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities, including parks, trails, golf courses, and a state-of-the-art recreation facility. The city also boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene featuring an art gallery, museums, and live theatre. Join an award-winning trans-disciplinary team providing specialized stroke care in clients' homes through the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Program. As a Recreation Therapist, under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation interventions for clients recovering from stroke. Working within a trans-disciplinary model and guided by Client and Family Centered Care principles, you will support clients in restoring and enhancing leisure participation, community engagement, wellness, and quality of life. Interventions are provided primarily in home and community settings, supporting successful reintegration into meaningful activities and daily life. You will collaborate closely with clients, families, rehabilitation assistants, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans. Responsibilities include client and family education, community resource navigation, consultation and in-servicing, participation in team-based care planning, communication with key stakeholders, and completion of required documentation. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently offers a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually. This non-pensionable allowance is paid on an hourly basis for all hours worked at the basic rate of pay. (Please note that the days and hours per shift is negotiable)
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 Program
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.40
- Posting End Date: 04-JAN-2027
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 14-JAN-2027
- Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 4
- 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 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:Because of the Interdisciplinary nature of the program, communication requirements and ability to collaborate needs to be exceptional.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
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