Recreation Therapist I - Grande Prairie, Canada - Alberta Health Services
Description
Your Opportunity:
Grande Prairie is a growing city with over 60,000 residents and serving approximately 260,000 people in our area. Grande Prairie has something for everyone Outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities are available at the numerous parks and golf courses, in addition to a state of the art recreation facility and library. The city also has a vibrant arts and culture community with an art gallery, a few museums, and live theater. There are also a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. With the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital opening, there is a variety of career options and specialization available for the career minded individual.Your opportunity is in the Complex Ambulatory Rehabilitation Program with a trans disciplinary focus on clients with MS, Parkinsons, out patient stroke, head injuries etc. This is an out patient rehabilitation program. You will also be overseeing two therapy assistants in a 10 bed sub acute program. We would love the opportunity to speak with you to share the opportunities and discuss your areas of interest. Our manager's phone number is In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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.
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:As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.