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Recreational Therapists - 29-1125.00

O*NET-SOC 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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Activities Coordinator
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
General Activities Therapist
Recreation Therapist
Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapy Program Coordinator
Rehabilitation Therapist
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Therapeutic Specialist
Therapist

SOC Occupation Groups

29-0000	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1000	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
29-1120	Therapists
29-1125.00	Recreational Therapists

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Tasks

Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
Develop discharge plans for patients.
Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests, and objectives of therapy.
Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and gardening.
Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients, themselves, to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.
Plan, organize, direct, and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community, and prevent further medical problems.
Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.

Detailed Work Activities

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Develop medical treatment plans.
Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
Encourage patients or clients to develop life skills.
Gather medical information from patient histories.
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Record patient medical histories.
Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
Treat patients using psychological therapies.