Recreational Therapists
Also called:
Recreation Therapist, Recreational Therapist, Activity Director, Rehabilitation Therapist
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
- Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- 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.
Health
- therapy and counseling
- medicine and dentistry
Math and Science
- psychology
- sociology and anthropology
Arts and Humanities
Business
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- understanding people's reactions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
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People interested in this work like activities that include
helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Concern for Others
- Self Control
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Social Orientation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
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You might use software like this on the job:
Music or sound editing software
- Avid Technology Sibelius
- MakeMusic Finale
Spreadsheet software
Medical software
- Patient electronic medical record EMR software
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bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$41,060
per year, on average
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