Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team Parkwood Institute Main – London, ON – Temporary Full Time – Salary Range: $35.93 - $41.37 /hour – Temporary employment anticipated to extend until August 9, 2027, subject to the availability of work. CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869 A challenging and exciting opportunity exists to work in a collaborative interprofessional environment delivering an innovative rehabilitation service designed to help stroke survivors and their caregivers reach their optimal level of recovery in their own community. The Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team (CSRT) is a community-based program consisting of an interdisciplinary team that provides specialized rehabilitation to stroke survivors in a home and/or community setting. This particular position is for the Thames Valley team based out of Parkwood Institute and serves London, Middlesex, Oxford, and Elgin counties. The role includes promoting wellness and healthy living for individuals recovering from stroke, optimizing secondary stroke prevention strategies in collaboration with primary care, providing clinical coordination, and fostering relationships with community partners such as Dale Brain Injury, Life After Stroke programs, and March of Dimes Canada. The position also includes client‑specific consultation and education/training/in‑services related to stroke rehabilitation for service providers, caregivers, and families. Essential Qualifications Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA University Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a Therapeutic Recreation focus or University Degree in Human Sciences or Services with a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation Current membership with Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (TRO) Class F License or ability to obtain within the probationary period Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, and implement a personalized approach to service delivery within the guidelines of the Therapeutic Recreation Service Delivery Model in accordance with TRO standards of practice Sound understanding of the role of a variety of rehabilitation professionals in the provision of stroke rehabilitation Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self‑management approaches Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and innovation skills Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative Demonstrated ability to work with and direct support personnel Appreciation of resource utilization and comfortable working in a virtual environment Travel within the catchment area is required Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member Excellent organizational, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in French would be an asset Minimum of 2 years experience as a therapeutic recreation professional Experience in both hospital and community service delivery Clinical expertise and experience in stroke rehabilitation and demonstrated knowledge of current stroke rehabilitation best practices Teaching and Research St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties Immunization Requirements Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID‑19 and influenza. Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing. Posting date: January 13, 2026 – Submission deadline: January 19, 2026 Michelle Robertson, Human Resources Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Human Resources and Leaders use your profile information to evaluate your application for the vacancies you apply to. Only those under consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr