- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Healthcare & Human Services
- Annual Median Wage$ 55,679$40,183
$79,765Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast 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, and 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 AnnualJob Growth +0.8%Job Opening 2Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMore
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