Recreation Therapist I

This position is in the town of Ponoka at the heart of Central Alberta, located only 3 minutes off of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway between Red Deer and Edmonton. With approximately 6800 local residents. Ponoka is a fun and scenic community to settle down in with many recreational facilities including the Aqua plex with indoor pool, a Summer Splash Park, Trails, Parks and upgraded playgrounds, Mini Golf, Ball Diamonds, Soccer Fields, Tennis Courts, Arena and Outdoor Rink, Agriculture Centre, Farmers Market and the Annual Ponoka Stampede. Ponoka is also home to the world class 18-hole Ponoka Community Golf Club and sits only 12 min from the Legendary 27-hole Wolf Creek Golf Resort. Ponoka’s 8 km of trail systems run through the lush Battle River Valley and are connected to the Trans-Canada Trail System. As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be providing services to inpatients awaiting placement. You will be expected to communicate and collaborate with the patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team regarding the care, opportunities and therapeutic recreation programming provided. In this role you will be supported by the Allied Health Area Manager, and the Recreation Therapy Professional Practice Lead, with opportunities to connect with professionals in surrounding areas. You may also need to collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator, as well as community partners to provide effective programming. You will be expected to provide direction and supervision to two Therapy Assistants.

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.

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).

As required.

As required.