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.
  • Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients, themselves, to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.

  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Encourage patients or clients to develop life skills.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.