Friday, March 28, 2014

Recreation Therapist

Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: 
The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:
  • Plans and implements therapeutic recreational programs and activities for an assigned caseload of patients.
  • Conducts interviews, tests and other procedures to evaluate the patient’s needs, attitudes, interests and abilities.
  • Develops a therapeutic intervention plan based on observations, tests and other information, evaluates patient’s participation in program activities and progress towards established goals and objectives and documents response to various treatments and activities.
  • Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team that consults with other health care professionals in determining a total treatment plan and recommends changes based on individual observations and evaluations.

     salary:
    $71000

    Education: requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in recreational therapy, outdoor recreation or physical education and one year of experience in recreational therapy; or a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, outdoor recreation or physical education and two years of experience in recreational therapy; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation and certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

      

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