• Recreational Therapists
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  • Health Science
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 48,560
    $40,000 range bar $72,740
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Slow Growing
  • Recreational Therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based medical treatment programs to help maintain or improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being. These therapists use a variety of techniques, including art expression, drama, music, dance, sports and games, aquatics, and community outings.

What do they typically do

  • Assess patients' needs through observation, medical records, tests, and discussions with other healthcare workers and patients and their families
  • Develop and implement treatment plans that meet patients' goals and interests
  • Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games, and community outings
  • Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent
  • Help patients to reduce and cope with stress, anxiety, or depression
  • Document and analyze a patient's progress to ensure that their goals are met and to modify treatment as needed

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +0.5%
Job Openings 45

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