North Zone RA, St. Paul, St Therese-St. Paul Hlth Ctr

NEW

Rehabilitation/Therapy 

REC00001690

15 minutes ago

Your Opportunity:

St. Paul, with a population of approximately 5,500 and serving an area of 18,000, is located in the northeast region of Alberta, just 200 km away from Edmonton. St. Paul offers the diverse, hands on experience you expect in a rural position. St. Paul is an active community with lots to offer with multiple recreation facilities and 14 lakes with numerous campgrounds nearby. Rural Alberta is beautiful, peaceful, and provides a great backdrop for a fulfilling career. If nothing feels better than making a difference in the lives of families in your own community, this could be the opportunity for you.

Description:

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 Prof/Tech -**Unit and Program:**Acute Psychiatry -**Primary Location:**St Therese-St. Paul Hlth Ctr -**Location Details:**As Per Location -**Multi-Site:**Not Applicable -**FTE:**1.00 -**Posting End Date:**10-APR-2026 -**Employee Class:**Regular Full Time -**Date Available:**20-APR-2026 -**Hours per Shift:**7.75 -**Length of Shift in weeks:**4 -**Shifts per cycle:**20 -**Shift Pattern:**Days -**Days Off:**Saturday/Sunday -Minimum Salary:$39.62 -Maximum Salary:$52.76 -**Vehicle Requirement:**Not Applicable

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:

Experience managing presentations with complex needs, requiring extensive consultation and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year experience in Mental Health and able to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, managing high acuity, and high risk presentations.