Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. Recreational therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration field trips to help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Salary:
| Government | $48,850 |
| Hospitals; state, local, and private | 46,160 |
| Ambulatory health care services | 39,770 |
| Nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) | 36,900 |
| Residential care facilities | 36,430 |
Education:
Most recreational therapists need a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or a related field. Though less common, associate’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees are also available. Recreational therapy programs include courses in assessment, human anatomy, medical and psychiatric terminology, characteristics of illnesses and disabilities, and the use of assistive devices and technology. Bachelor’s degree programs usually include an internship.
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I think i would like this work because i like working with people. They have a variety of different pay so it would be interesting.
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