Reaction Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:  Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. Recreational therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration field trips to help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and emotional well-being. Assess patients' needs through observations, medical records, tests, and talking with other healthcare professionals, patients’ families, and patients.

Salary: $34,750 - $73,410

Education: A Bachelors degree is required in with a major in any field that has to do with therapy. Recreational therapy programs include courses in assessment, human anatomy, medical and psychiatric terminology, characteristics of illnesses and disabilities, and the use of assistive devices and technology. Bachelor’s degree programs usually include an internship.

Reflection: I would not like to become a recreation therapist because I would like to have to deal with something a bit more medical.