Duties and responsibilities

They plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries and/or illnesses. Recreational therapists use a variety of activities like arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration field trips. They improve the patient’s physical 

movement and emotional well-being.

Average salary: $42,000-$62,000

Educational requirements:

They require for some a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or a related field work. Less commonly the need associates, master’s, and doctoral degree. The therapy programs include course in assessment, human anatomy, medical psychiatric terminology, and characteristics of illnesses and disabilities. Most work in clinics or in hospitals but prefer to hire recreational certified therapist

I wouldn’t really want to become one because I’m not that interested.