The Rockyview General Hospital (RGH) is a metropolitan hospital with over 650 inpatient beds. The RGH Recreational Therapist I (RecT) works primarily with Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients who reside mostly on our Transition units but may also be on other RGH teams/units. The caseload for all positions may be subject to change based on operational considerations and/or needs. The RecT I role involves assessing, treating & discharging patients from the RecT caseload based on their therapeutic needs. Your assessment & critical thinking skills will be necessary to guide your work, to prioritize your patient interventions and to assign tasks to Therapy Assistants. Your proven skills in time management, taking initiative & problem‑solving, will be an asset to this position as you will be working under minimal supervision. You will have a proven ability to work effectively within a continually changing, interdisciplinary, patient‑centred environment. In addition to having strong clinical skills, we are looking for a clinician who can be an ideal team player. That means showing up with humility & vulnerability ready to take ownership of one’s actions & to learn from others. It also means an ability to work cohesively in an interdisciplinary setting. Our ideal candidate also demonstrates hunger for the work, demonstrating an intrinsic work ethic & a desire to go above and beyond the minimum required. At RGH we value teaching, all staff are expected to contribute to a learning workplace by orienting, coaching, mentoring, & teaching both students & other staff.Description:As a Recreation Therapist I, you will work 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.Job Details:Classification:Recreation Therapist IUnion:HSAA Facility PROF/TECHProgram:Allied HealthLocation:Rockyview General HospitalFTE:1.00Posting End Date:13‑JUL‑2026Temporary Employee Class:Temp F/T BenefitsTemporary End Date:30‑JUL‑2027Shift Pattern:Days, EveningsDays Off:Saturday/SundaySalary:$40.81 – $54.34 per hourRequired Qualifications:Completion of a 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:Minimum 1 year experience as a Recreation Therapist in an urban adult acute care setting within the last 2 years with a sub‑acute medical patient population.Experience with geriatric and complex dementia care populations.Experience with cognitively impaired populations.Experience developing, facilitating and evaluating evidence‑based group and individual programs.Preferred Qualifications:1+ years’ experience as a Recreation Therapist in an urban adult acute care setting.Experience on an ALC/Transition unit within the past 2 years.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Equal Opportunity Employer:We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Recreation Therapist I - C$40.8 - C$54.3 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Rockyview General Hospital
📍 Winnipeg