Recreational Therapists Recreational Therapists Recreational therapists coordinate recreational, social, and cultural activities for patients. Hospital patients and nursing home residents need entertainment. Recreational therapists lead activities for these people. However, these activities are designed for more than entertainment. The activities also maintain the physical, mental, and emotional health of patients.
Activities help people build confidence and socialize.
They also help them recover from an illness. In hospitals and rehabilitation centers, recreational therapists help patients recover from medical problems. They consult with doctors, psychologists, and other medical workers about the patient. Therapists also assess patients based on medical and family information. They develop and carry out activity programs for each patient.