Recreation Therapist

healthscie • Sudbury, ON

4d • CA$36 - CA$41 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Recreation Therapist within the Chronic Disease Self-Management & Integrated Chronic Pain service. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating client progress. The therapist will provide therapeutic programs and interventions to meet recreation and leisure needs for patients in the Chronic Disease Self-Management and Integrated Chronic Pain program, as well as the Outpatient Neurological Rehabilitation Program. The position reports to the Clinical Manager of various rehabilitation programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of a two (2) year Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, from an accredited college.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a related clinical department within a health care environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Community Agencies, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MoHLTC), and other health and social services and rehabilitation resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor therapy assistants.
• Demonstrated ability to provide education to people living with a chronic condition.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA)/Ontario Medical Association’s (OMA) Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocols.
• Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
• Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
• Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours as required.
• Valid driver’s license with access to reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Northern Ontario.
• Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal supervision; to prioritize duties.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
• Ability to travel between local sites.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certificate of Registration with the Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (TRO) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s recreation and leisure needs.
• Develop treatment plans and programs to meet patient needs based on assessment, interests, and therapy objectives.
• Provide therapeutic programs and interventions.
• Prepare and deliver education to people living with a chronic condition.
• Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying programs as required.
• Encourage clients with special needs to acquire new skills and engage in health-promoting leisure activities.
• Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
• Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
• Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards, and guidelines.
• Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship, and supervision as required.
• Educate and promote health, safety, and wellness in the workplace.
• Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree