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 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists | 8 | $41,904 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 5 | $45,040 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 3 | $39,645 |
| Other Individual and Family Services | 3 | $42,903 |
| Correctional Institutions | 2 | $76,146 |
| Other Personal Care Services | 2 | $39,302 |
| Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | 2 | $64,106 |
| Home Health Care Services | 1 | $43,534 |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | 1 | $40,061 |
| Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | 1 | $32,198 |