JobSOC 29-1125

Recreational Therapists

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

1 program

Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy51.2309

02.

Draws on

Psychology4.5 of 5
Therapy and Counseling4.5 of 5
Customer and Personal Service4.4 of 5
Education and Training4.2 of 5
English Language4.1 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.