Guidance may be provided to recreation therapy interns, students, volunteers and assistants.
Supervision is received from a higher level recreation therapist.
The work is performed in an environment that is purposely therapeutic. Evaluates patients' condition, capacities, and therapy needs, and plans activities accordingly. Provides leisure skills counseling and training. Participates in treatment teams, discusses patients' response, consults with attending physicians, and schedules patient activities in coordination with other disciplines. Qualification Guide Knowledge of the principles, techniques and methods of therapeutic recreation.