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Recreation Therapist

2 months ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

The Recreation Therapist is a key member of the healthcare team, providing support to patients, families, and inter-professional team members through therapeutic intervention to promote holistic functioning. This role involves assessment, intervention plan development, evidence-informed interventions, and evaluation of recreation therapy services. The Recreation Therapist provides interventions to groups or individuals in an inpatient, outpatient, or community setting, addressing patients' leisure needs and overall plan of care.

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Recreation Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Recreation specializing in Therapeutic Recreation, be certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, and possess knowledge of organizational Therapeutic Recreation assessments and processes. Additionally, the candidate should have experience with comprehensive program planning, risk management strategies, diagnosis-specific procedures, and responsive behavior plan development.

Hours and Compensation

This is a permanent, full-time position with 75 hours bi-weekly. The successful candidate will be compensated at a rate of $42.01 per hour. Our benefits package includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.