Recreational Therapist
- Help patients heal through engaging activities like sports, art, and music.
- Make a positive impact on mental and physical health through creative therapies.
- Use fun and innovative methods to aid patient rehabilitation and community integration.
💰 Earn $81K-$100K
📚 Bachelor Degree
Overview
Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.Scoop
Good (Increasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
- Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
- Plan, organize, direct, and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community, and prevent further medical problems.
- Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests, and objectives of therapy.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Relating with or serving others
- Being creative or artistic
You are skilled in 💫
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
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