Recreational Therapist 000UG8 Northwell Overall health NEW
In general, these specialized creative arts and recreational therapists use activities such as art, music, dance, or exercise as tools to support a patient who is physically, socially, mentally, and/or emotionally handicapped to reach his or her fullest prospective. Besides physical activity, recreational therapists also assistance men and women with illnesses and disabilities sustain physical, mental and emotional stability by assessing health-related records, weighing observations from loved ones members and health-related staff. When functioning with other hospital patients, such as those that have a serious physical disability, like paralysis, recreational therapists may well focus alternatively on activities that market rebuilding some physical strength and skill.