Recreational Therapists
O*NET Code: 29-1125.00
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Activities CoordinatorActivities TherapistActivity TherapistAdventure TherapistCertified Recreational TherapistCertified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)Creative Arts TherapistDance TherapistDrama TherapistEcotherapistGeneral Activities TherapistHorticultural TherapistMusic Rehabilitation TherapistRecreation TherapistRecreational TherapistRecreational Therapy Program CoordinatorRecreational Therapy TechnicianRehabilitation TherapistTherapeutic MentorTherapeutic Recreation Specialist
⚡ Skills (19)
Service Orientation4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Coordination4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Instructing4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (14)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Avid Technology Sibelius
Music or sound editing software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Hyperscore
Music or sound editing software
0MakeMusic Finale
Music or sound editing software
0Musical instrument digital interface MIDI software
Music or sound editing software
0Patient electronic medical record EMR software
Medical software
0Speech recognition software
Voice recognition software
0Steinberg Cubase Pro
Music or sound editing software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Physical Therapists
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Art Therapists
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Music Therapists
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📊 Skills Comparison
Recreational Therapists → Clinical Neuropsychologists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (18)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Instructing
Current: 4Target: 3
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