Recreational Therapists

01

Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.

02

Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.

03

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.

04

Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.

05

Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests, and objectives of therapy.

06

Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients, themselves, to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.

07

Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.

08

Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.

09

Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and gardening.

10

Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.