Recreation Therapist Degree

Job summary

Manage a clinical caseload and provide direct recreation therapy care to residents. Assess referred residents, deliver appropriate interventions, and monitor outcomes, adjusting or discontinuing services as needed.

Job details

Position #: 9014694 Expected Start Date: October 26, 2026 Union: HSAS Facility: The Meadows City/Town: Swift Current Department: Recreation Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Field Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Recreation Therapist - Degree $36.826 to $45.031 Travel Required: No Job Description: The Recreation Therapist – Degree is responsible for a clinical caseload and provides direct care to residents. The Recreation Therapist – Degree is required to provide appropriate assessment and treatment interventions to residents referred to the recreation therapy service, and is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of prescribed interventions with appropriate adjustment or discontinuation of service based on outcome measurement. Human Resources Exemption: No Education * Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (BTR) Knowledge & Abilities * Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach * Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships * Ability to be resourceful * Develops and implements a life-long post-graduate education plan * Ability to adapt to changing conditions * Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external contacts. * Requires concentration and attention for treatment, teaching and report writing\ * Ability to provide evidence-informed, and person-centred care * Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues * Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required * Ability to promote a collaborative and team approach * Initiative & judgment to plan implement/modify treatment programs for clients * Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members Other Education & Training * National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Cert. (NCTRC) is an asset * Current CPR certification Other Information * Registered/eligible with the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

Manage a clinical caseload and provide direct recreation therapy care to residents. Assess referred residents, deliver appropriate interventions, and monitor outcomes, adjusting or discontinuing services as needed.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation is required, along with current CPR certification and registration or eligibility with the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association. National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification is an asset; the role also requires effective communication, collaboration, sound judgment, and the ability to provide person-centered, evidence-informed care.

Listed skills

• adaptability · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Recreation Therapy
• Person-Centered Care
• Evidence-Informed Care
• Team Collaboration
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Adaptability
• Independent Work
• Program Planning
• Treatment Monitoring
• Outcome Measurement
• Organization and Coordination
• Psychosocial Support
• Continuing Education
• Report Writing
• Resourcefulness
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Teaching
• Reconciliation
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• Recreational Therapy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Recreation Therapist
• Recreational Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Recreational Therapists

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