How do they match: Recreational Therapists

  • Recreational Therapy Technician

  • 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.

  • Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • 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.