Recreation Therapist Degree

Saskatchewan Health Authority · Swift Current

Position #: 9014694

Expected Start Date: November 13, 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)

Other Education and Training

National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Cert. (NCTRC) is an asset
Current CPR certification

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues
Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach
Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
Initiative & judgment to plan implement/modify treatment programs for clients
Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members
Ability to be resourceful
Ability to provide evidence-informed, and person-centered care
Ability to promote a collaborative and team approach
Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external contacts.
Requires concentration and attention for treatment, teaching and report writing
Develops and implements a life-long post-graduate education plan

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. 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.

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