Therapeutic recreation expertise meets inpatient rehabilitation at Southlake Health in Newmarket, Ontario. Design individualized programs for adults with physical, cognitive, or social disabilities.
As a Recreational Therapist, you will work within an inter-professional inpatient rehabilitation team, reporting to the Manager. You will develop, implement, evaluate, and revise therapeutic recreation, leisure, and life skills programs. The position also supports community events and group programming that encourage social and recreational participation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop individualized therapeutic recreation, leisure, and life skills programs
- Implement group programming for adult rehabilitation patients
- Evaluate and revise programs according to patient needs
- Provide leadership for community-based events and programming
- Encourage optimal social and recreational participation patterns
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Allied Health
- Postgraduate Therapeutic Recreation degree if studying Allied Health
- Therapeutic Recreation Ontario membership and current BCLS
- Three years’ recent acute medical or long-term care experience
- Excellent communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Bring therapeutic recreation leadership, program development, and inter-qualified collaboration to Southlake Health’s Newmarket rehabilitation team.