How do they match: Recreational Therapists

  • Develop discharge plans for patients.
  • Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests, and objectives of therapy.
  • Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
  • 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.

  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
  • Encourage patients or clients to develop life skills.