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
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Social
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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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:
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You might use software like this on the job: Music or sound editing software
Spreadsheet software
Medical software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about recreational therapists.