Recreation Therapist

The Recreation Therapist utilizes recreation to maximize independence and promote an optimal leisure lifestyle, providing assessments, interventions, and evaluations to promote skill development across physical, cognitive, affective, social, and spiritual domains. The role involves coordinated interprofessional care within the health care continuum, assisting patients in transitioning from the hospital to the community while setting therapeutic goals and planning effective discharge strategies. The position requires practicing in accordance with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Standards of Practice and collaborating with external care providers to ensure patient safety and well-being.