Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Look at patients medical records
• Create a therapy program that best fits his/her patients needs
• Analyze the progress of patients
• Help patient learn skills in order to become independent
• Teach patients a few ways to learn to cope with their emotions
• Observe patients to figure out the patient's needs
• Engage patients in therapy activities such as games or field trips
• Help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression
• Coordinate therapy programs
• Help people with disabilities by teaching them how to use community resources
• Work with other professionals
• Help patients socialize more effectively
• Observe and document patient's reactions and participation in therapy

Salary: $45,890

Educational Requirements: Requires a bachelor’s degree and certification

Demand for this profession:  The job outlook for this job is 12% from 2014-2024 which is faster than average

Reflection: I would not like to become a recreational therapist because it is something that does not interest me and also because recreational therapists don’t make much money.