Recreational therapist planning and coordinating medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals and nursing homes, focusing on activities that enhance mental and physical well-being
Experience
Recreational Therapist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Conducted therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being
Instructed patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, and art, to meet their specific needs
Planned, organized, directed, and participated in treatment programs to facilitate rehabilitation and community integration
Observed, analyzed, and recorded patients' participation and progress during treatment sessions, modifying programs as needed
Developed treatment plans based on needs assessments, patient interests, and therapy objectives
Obtained information from medical records and family members to assess patients' capabilities and interests
Conferred with treatment team members to plan and evaluate therapy programs
Skills
Checking & Planning
Developing non-medical treatment plans, Developing medical treatment plans
Core Skills
Gathering medical histories, Collecting medical information, Monitoring patient progress, Recording medical histories
Working With People
Informing about patient conditions, Treating patients with therapy
Leading & Coordinating
Encouraging patients or clients, Training patients
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year