Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities :  

• Assess patients' needs through observations, medical records, tests, and talking with other healthcare professionals, patients’ families, and patients
• Create treatment plans and programs that meet patients’ needs and interests
• Plan and implement interventions to prevent harm to a patient
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as games and field trips 

Salary :$48,850 

Education :     requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in recreational therapy, outdoor recreation or physical education and two years experience in recreational therapy; or a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, outdoor recreation or physical education and three years experience in recreational therapy; or an equivalent combination of education.  

Reflection : I think that a Recreation Therapist needs to help older people.  They have to take care of them and give them food and treat them with good care.  This is what i think of what they have to do.