Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. Therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts; drama, music, and dance; sports and games; aquatics; and community outings to help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Salary: $47,680 per year 

Education: Bachelor's degree

Demand for this career: Recreational therapists typically need a bachelor’s degree. Many employers require therapists to be certified.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
 

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