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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 crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.
Private for profit
Private not for profit
State and local government
Federal Government
Self-employed
Employment of recreational therapists is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,400 openings for recreational therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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