Recreation Therapist I at Alberta Health Services

An exciting opportunity exists to work as a Community Outpatient Recreation Therapist based out of Red Deer Regional Hospital. As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be providing therapeutic Recreation Therapy services to Outpatients 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 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.

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: Community Recreation
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 10-JUL-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 20-JUL-2026
• Temporary End Date: 16-JUL-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $40.81
• Maximum Salary: $54.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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

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.