Recreational therapist
Plans and runs approved recreation programs, like sports, trips, drama, and crafts, for patients in hospitals and care facilities.
Will AI replace recreational therapist jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Low. More AI overlap than 18 in 100 jobs. AI touches a small part of this work. Most of the job happens with your hands, your body or in person. 0% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Send reports to the treatment team on patients' reactions and progress
- Watch and record patients' participation and progress, adjusting programs as needed
- Make treatment plans based on patient needs, interests, and therapy goals
What stays human
- Teach patients activities like sports, dance, music, art, or relaxing
- Lead therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being
- Plan and lead programs that help patients recover and rejoin the community
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +4.8%. Typical pay: $61,960 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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