Recreational Therapists

# 203 overall · better than 76.7% of other jobs
1.5
Low to No Risk
0% tasks are partially/fully automatable
0/5
Emotional Intelligence
1/5
Automatability
1/5
Ethics
1/5
Forgivability
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Economic Incentive
2/5
Physical Requirements
Due to high requirements for human interaction, emotional intelligence, and personalized care, the risk of AI fully displacing recreational therapists is low. While some administrative tasks can be automated, the core aspects of the job remain human-centric.

Median Salary: $57,120

Traits: 57

37/100Consequence_of_Error
96/100Contact_With_Others
75/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
16/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
74/100Deal_With_External_Customers
40/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
63/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
15/100Degree_of_Automation
56/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
95/100Electronic_Mail
23/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
74/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
7/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
10/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
7/100Exposed_to_High_Places
24/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
1/100Exposed_to_Radiation
1/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
16/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
99/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
82/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
61/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
55/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
54/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
51/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
41/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
48/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
6/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
87/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
32/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
62/100Letters_and_Memos
39/100Level_of_Competition
46/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
38/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
6/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
84/100Physical_Proximity
63/100Public_Speaking
50/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
72/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
46/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
34/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
6/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
20/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
23/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
34/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
38/100Spend_Time_Sitting
56/100Spend_Time_Standing
45/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
48/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
83/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
81/100Telephone
67/100Time_Pressure
19/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
29/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
11/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
4/100Work_Schedules
91/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Recreational Therapists

Low to No Risk
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Moderate Risk
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High Risk
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Extreme Risk
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  • 0.7Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
  • 1.5Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests, and objectives of therapy.
  • 0.8Encourage 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.
  • 0.2Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
  • 0.5Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
  • 0.3Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
  • 0.5Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
  • 0.6Plan, organize, direct, and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community, and prevent further medical problems.
  • 2Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
  • 1Develop discharge plans for patients.

0.0% of Recreational Therapists tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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