Career path
Recreational Therapist
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.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- AgreeablenessCentral
How cooperative, trusting, and oriented toward others' interests you are.
- Social InterestsCentral
Your interest in helping, teaching, and working with people in supportive ways.
- RecognitionCentral
How much you value visible status, advancement, and being seen for your work.
- ExtraversionCentral
How energized you are by social interaction and external stimulation.
- Workplace JudgmentImportant
How you handle the complex interpersonal and ethical situations workplaces produce: teamwork, learning, customer focus, integrity, and initiative.
- Artistic InterestsImportant
Your interest in creative expression, design, and aesthetic work.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Healthcare & life sciences
- Job titles you'll see
- Recreational Therapists
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