RECREATION THERAPIST

JOB POSTING #926676

Site: TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL

Union : NON-UNION

Department: INPATIENT PSYCHIATRY

Reports to: MANAGER

Salary: $31.86 - $39.83 per hour

Hours: 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

Status: Temporary FULL-TIME

Posted date: NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Closing date: DECEMBER 7, 2023

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

JOB SUMMARY:

As an integral member of Inpatient Psychiatry the RECREATION THERAPIST will develop and implement creative therapeutic recreation programs that promote group interaction and assist in the development of leisure-related skills to meet the needs of the mental health client. The Recreation Therapist will be responsible for both patient care and non-patient care duties, more specifically, for the following: maintaining an assigned caseload as referred by inpatient staff including evaluating, planning, implementing, and modifying recreation therapy interventions for clients; participating in program planning and evaluation as well as the success of the department; coordinating and/or participating in the education of students, hospital staff and the community as well as maintaining excellence in the provision of Recreation Therapy services through ongoing professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree program in Recreation or recognized equivalent
• Membership in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) strongly preferred
• Two years practical and related experience and/or 2 years on-the-job training preferred
• Practical, relevant inpatient mental health experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of clients and staff
• Ability to cooperate with other staff members in a team approach to client care
• Demonstrates genuine interest in working with people

  Why join UHN?

  In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

    Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

    Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

    UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

    University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.