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Recreational Therapists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · SOC 29-1125
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$61,960
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
1,100
Proj. Annual Openings
14,930
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure2.6%
Top Skills
1.Service Orientation
2.Active Listening
3.Speaking
4.Social Perceptiveness
5.Coordination
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Activities Coordinator, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), General Activities Therapist, Recreation Therapist, Recreational Therapist, Recreational Therapy Program Coordinator
Representative Tasks
- •Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
- •Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
- •Plan, organize, direct, and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community, and prevent further medical problems.
- •Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- •Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests, and objectives of therapy.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
- •Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
- •Treat patients using psychological therapies.
- •Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- •Record patient medical histories.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotAvid Technology SibeliusEmail softwareHyperscoreMakeMusic FinalePatient electronic medical record EMR softwareSteinberg Cubase Pro
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
2.6%
Avg AI Exposure
14
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 93% Bright |
| Median Salary | $61,960 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |