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Recreational Therapist is a Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists job with over 351 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Recreational Therapists are hired by companies in the Other Personal Care Services industry. The average H1B Recreational Therapists job lasts 1,027 days.


Jobs Hired
351
Hiring Companies
213
Hiring Industries
66
Average Salary
$43,297
Approved
82%


What do Recreational Therapists do?

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.

Source: O-NET OnLine



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Recreational Therapists Jobs Over Time vs Average Salary Over Time

Recreational Therapists has been a job in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where they hired 50 employees. This job peaked in 2011 with 50 employees, and have since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 5 in 2025.
Recreational Therapists has been a job in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where the average salary was $37,329. This job peaked in 2024 with an average salary of $67,201, and has since been on a decline with the most recent average salary being $65,236 in 2025.


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