| Activities | 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 arts and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity. |
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| Outlook | Slower-than-average job growth |
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| Median Income | $34,990 in May 2006 |
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| Work Context & Conditions | Recreational therapists provide services in special activity rooms but also plan activities and prepare documentation in offices. |
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| Minimum Education Requirements | Bachelor's Degree
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| Skills | Social Perceptiveness, Active Listening, Writing, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
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| Abilities | Oral Expression, Inductive Reasoning, Oral Comprehension |
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| Interviews | Julie Hoehl |
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