Recreational Therapist is a General Medical and Surgical Hospitals job with over 42 current openings filled by a Perm employee. Most Recreational Therapists are hired by companies in the Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly industry. The average Perm Recreational Therapists job lasts 34 days.
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.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | 1 | $32,198 |
| Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | 1 | $34,965 |
| All Other Personal Services | 1 | $53,186 |
| Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities | 1 | $57,470 |
| Fine Arts Schools | 1 | $41,392 |
| Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | 1 | $39,333 |
| All Other Outpatient Care Centers | 1 | $29,411 |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 1 | $42,182 |
| Employment Services | 1 | $40,934 |
| Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners | 1 | $62,026 |