Recreational Therapist salary
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Recreational Therapist's Annual Base Salary
| Job Title | Salary | Location | Date Updated |
| Recreational Therapist | $54,675 | United States | |
| Recreational Therapy Director | $99,600 | United States | |
| Certified Respiratory Therapist | $61,679 | United States | |
| Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant | $57,301 | United States | |
| Occupational Therapist | $85,876 | United States | |
| Enterostomal Therapist | $87,464 | United States | |
| Physical Therapist | $84,774 | United States | |
| Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home | $57,653 | United States | |
| Licensed Physical Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home | $64,022 | United States | |
| Massage Therapist | $49,936 | United States |
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Plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Recreational Therapist SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Therapeutic Recreation Worker
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Directs the programs and staff of the recreational therapy department including policies and procedures. Sets and implements guidelines for recreational therapy programs. Conducts patient programs in areas of social interaction, theater, games, crafts, and music. Communicates the results of patient care to other health services. May require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. May require professional certification. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. View Recreational Therapy Director SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Director of Recreational Therapy
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Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Requires an associate's degree and a credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). May be expected to maintain a CPR certification. Typically reports to a manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Certified Respiratory Therapist SalaryCategory : Healthcare - Technicians
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Assists an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments. Prepares equipment for treatment and may perform clerical duties for the department. Requires an associate's degree and passing of a national examination to be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). Typically reports to an occupational therapist. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant SalaryCategory : Healthcare - Technicians
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Plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. May require a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Typically requires Occupational Therapist certification. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Occupational Therapist SalaryCategory : Healthcare - Practitioners
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Aids hospital staff and physicians in the care of patients with stomas, draining wounds, fistulae, incontinence, or potential or actual tissue trauma. Plans, assesses, and promotes enterostomal patient education needs and care in accordance with hospital policies and by developing and updating programs. Typically requires 2-4 years of nursing experience. Requires a special degree of nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires Registered Nurse. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Enterostomal Therapist SalaryCategory : Healthcare - Practitioners
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Evaluates and treats patients suffering from a physical disability due to injury, disease or surgery. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers. Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires state license to practice physical therapy. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Physical Therapist SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Physiotherapist
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Assists an Occupational Therapist in a nursing home environment with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments. Prepares equipment for treatment and may perform clerical duties for the department. Requires an associate's degree and passing of a national examination to be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). Typically reports to an occupational therapist. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Nursing Home
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Assists Physical Therapist in evaluating and providing treatment for nursing home patients to ease their pain and help increase their mobility. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment. Requires an associate's degree of accredited physical therapist assistant program. Typically reports to a physical therapist. Requires a state physical therapist assistant license. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Licensed Physical Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Nursing Home
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Performs massage therapy in a healthcare setting to control pain and promote wellness. Consults with a client, records their basic medical history, assesses their conditions, and suggests appropriate massage techniques based on their current health. Utilizes soft or deep tissue massage or other therapeutic massage methods to provide pain relief and promote healing. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Requires certification as a massage therapist. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. View Massage Therapist SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Masseur, Masseuse