Recreation Therapist, Central Recreation

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for a Recreation Therapist to support our Central Recreation department.

Hours: This part-time role has 3 shifts per week, totaling 22.5 hours per week: 2 shifts during the week and 1 shift on either Saturday or Sunday.

Job Outline

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for the direct provision of recreation therapy services to patients, as well as assisting in program planning, implementation and evaluation on an on-going basis. This position is responsible for the assessment and implementation of recreation therapy treatment interventions (1:1 or Groups) and/or services for specific patient care programs. The work entails interacting with other interprofessional team members and patients to determine the most appropriate and effective course of treatment for patients in need of recreation therapy and implementing interventions in accordance with the standards of practice for the discipline.

Education & Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation & Leisure Studies with a Therapeutic Recreation specialization or equivalent
• Must be a member in good standing of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO), R/TRO preferred or Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a healthcare facility preferred
• Experience in developing and facilitating group and 1:1 programs
• Experience working with older adults, persons with cognitive and / or behavioural considerations or complex health conditions.
• Familiarity with community resources and demonstrated ability to work well with community partners
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and work record
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job
  
  

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email