Recreational therapist

Now hiring: Recreational therapist at Vancouver Coastal Health in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. Terms of employment: Permanent employment or Full time.

Job Description

• The candidate must consult with other healthcare professionals to evaluate treatment plans.
• The candidate must accurately record observations.
• The candidate must review reports from healthcare professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels.
• The candidate must write detailed progress reports.
• The candidate must prepare individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• The candidate must provide education to clients regarding health promotion, injury prevention, management, and treatment.
• The candidate must implement approved treatment plans.
• The candidate must initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree.

Additional Information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• The candidate will receive long-term care insurance, covering all or part of assisted living facilities and in-home care for individuals aged 65 or older, or for those with chronic conditions requiring constant supervision.
• The selected candidate will receive Maternity and parental benefits, allowing parents in Canada to receive up to 50 weeks of paid pregnancy or parental leave.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.

How to apply

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• Job reference number 2026-159245