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Recreational Therapists

General Information

Description

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit40.21%
  2. Private, not for profit31.92%
  3. State and local government18.00%
  4. Federal government5.23%
  5. Self-employed4.64%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Health Science

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+4%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$51,330

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$24,200
$83,740
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 91%
  • Post baccalaureate 5%
  • Master's degree 2%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Related College Majors

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
  • Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Psychology
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • English Language

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