Recreational Therapists
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.
23 alternate job titles:
Activities Coordinator
Activities Therapist
Activity Therapist
Adventure Therapist
Certified Recreational Therapist
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Creative Arts Therapist
Dance Therapist
Drama Therapist
Ecotherapist
General Activities Therapist
Horticultural Therapist
Music Rehabilitation Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapy Program Coordinator
Recreational Therapy Technician
Rehabilitation Therapist
Therapeutic Mentor
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Therapeutic Specialist
Therapist
Salary Information
Recreational Therapists: $60,280 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Treat patients using psychological therapies. | General |
| Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses. | General |
| Gather medical information from patient histories. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities. | General |
| Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care. | General |
| Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies. | Development |
| Encourage patients or clients to develop life skills. | Development |
| Develop medical treatment plans. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Avid Technology Sibelius | Music or sound editing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Hyperscore | Music or sound editing software |
| MakeMusic Finale | Music or sound editing software |
| Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software | Music or sound editing software |
| Patient electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Speech recognition software | Voice recognition software |
| Steinberg Cubase Pro | Music or sound editing software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Consultant Certified | National Certification Council for Activity Professionals | Not Available |
| Activity Director Certified | National Certification Council for Activity Professionals | Not Available |
| Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor | Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International | Not Available |
| Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist | American Dance Therapy Association | Not Available |
| Board Certified Trainer | North American Drama Therapy Association | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist | American College of Sports Medicine | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist | National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists | Not Available |
| Certified Eating Disorders Creative Arts Therapist | International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Exercise Physiologist | American College of Sports Medicine | Not Available |
| Certified Poetry Therapist | International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy | Not Available |
| Certified Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor | Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International | Not Available |
| Certified Riding Instructor - Level II (Instructor of Beginner through Intermediate) | American Riding Instructors Association | Not Available |
| Certified Riding Instructor - Level III (Instructor of Beginner through Advanced) | American Riding Instructors Association | Not Available |
| Certified Riding Instructor Level I (Instructor in Training) | American Riding Instructors Association | Not Available |
| Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Wellness Practitioner | National Wellness Institute | Not Available |
| Driving Instructor Level II | Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International | Not Available |
| Interactive Vaulting Certification | Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International | Not Available |
| Master Therapeutic Riding Instructor | Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International | Not Available |
| Music Therapist - Board Certified | Certification Board for Music Therapists | Not Available |
| Registered Dance/Movement Therapist | American Dance Therapy Association | Not Available |
| Registered Drama Therapist | North American Drama Therapy Association | Not Available |
| Registered Poetry Therapist | International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Therapeutic Driving Instructor Level I | Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International | Not Available |
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