Recreational Therapists: 
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 arts and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $36,310.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 40 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 46 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 1.85 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 257 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | 15.67 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Oral Communication
Information Gathering
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Professionalism
Critical Thinking
Work Ethic
Integrity
Organization
Problem-solving
Leadership
Creativity
Written Communication
Teamwork
Decision-making
Adaptability
Intellectual Risk-taking
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Multi-tasking
Conflict Management
Information Gathering
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Professionalism
Critical Thinking
Work Ethic
Integrity
Organization
Problem-solving
Leadership
Creativity
Written Communication
Teamwork
Decision-making
Adaptability
Intellectual Risk-taking
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Multi-tasking
Conflict Management
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Training and Teaching Others
Educate patients regarding diagnosis or treatment
Teach medical self care
Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses
Instruct participants in recreational or fitness activities
Instruct patients in methods to improve functional activities
Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel
Manage classroom activities
Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities
Demonstrate physical activities
Instruct patients or caregivers in basic and adaptive living skills
Teach medical self care
Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses
Instruct participants in recreational or fitness activities
Instruct patients in methods to improve functional activities
Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel
Manage classroom activities
Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities
Demonstrate physical activities
Instruct patients or caregivers in basic and adaptive living skills
Assisting and Caring for Others
Establish treatment goals
Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies
Develop treatment plans
Develop patient therapy programs
Provide assistance in administering rehabilitation
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Treat patients through use of music
Massage patient or client
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies
Develop treatment plans
Develop patient therapy programs
Provide assistance in administering rehabilitation
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Treat patients through use of music
Massage patient or client
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Evaluate patient functioning and capabilities
Evaluate treatment options to guide medical decisions
Evaluate patient or client response to therapy or treatment
Evaluate therapy needs of patient or client
Evaluate individual fitness level
Evaluate treatment options to guide medical decisions
Evaluate patient or client response to therapy or treatment
Evaluate therapy needs of patient or client
Evaluate individual fitness level
Getting Information
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
Gather medical information from patient histories
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress
Research medical or health improvement issues
Collect clinical data
Gather medical information from patient histories
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress
Research medical or health improvement issues
Collect clinical data
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Booster Skills & Certifications
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Behavioral Health | ||||
| Therapy Services | ||||
| Hospice | ||||
| Psychology | ||||
| Discharge Planning | ||||
| Occupational Therapy | ||||
| Patient/Family Education and Instruction |
