Recreational Therapists

Job Zone

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.91
Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.90
Plan, organize, direct, and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community, and prevent further medical problems.90
Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.89
Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests, and objectives of therapy.88
Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients, themselves, to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.87
Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.87
Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.86
Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and gardening.85
Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.81
Develop discharge plans for patients.74

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Service Orientation78
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Active Listening75
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination75
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Social Perceptiveness75
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking75
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking72
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Instructing72
Teaching others how to do something.
Reading Comprehension72
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Writing72
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving63
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Active Learning60
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Learning Strategies60
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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Monitoring60
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Persuasion60
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Time Management56
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Judgment and Decision Making53
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Negotiation53
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Systems Analysis50
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation50
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Personnel Resources44
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Operations Analysis44
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Management of Material Resources25
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Mathematics25
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Science25
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Management of Financial Resources22
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Quality Control Analysis22
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Technology Design22
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Operation and Control19
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring19
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Programming13
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Troubleshooting13
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Equipment Selection10
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Psychology89
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Therapy and Counseling88
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Customer and Personal Service86
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Education and Training79
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
English Language77
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Sociology and Anthropology62
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Administration and Management59
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Medicine and Dentistry54
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Public Safety and Security50
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Administrative47
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Computers and Electronics46
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Personnel and Human Resources46
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Sales and Marketing43
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Law and Government42
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Fine Arts39
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Philosophy and Theology39
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Communications and Media38
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Transportation37
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Economics and Accounting31
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Biology30
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Mathematics28
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Foreign Language26
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Production and Processing26
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Telecommunications26
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Engineering and Technology23
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Geography23
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
History and Archeology22
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Design18
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Food Production18
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Mechanical17
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Chemistry15
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Physics15
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Building and Construction14
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech Clarity75
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Deductive Reasoning72
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Problem Sensitivity72
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Written Comprehension72
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression72
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Inductive Reasoning69
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Speech Recognition69
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Information Ordering66
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Originality56
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Category Flexibility53
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

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Fluency of Ideas53
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Near Vision53
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Far Vision50
The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure50
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Time Sharing50
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Arm-Hand Steadiness44
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Gross Body Coordination44
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Multilimb Coordination44
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Perceptual Speed44
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Trunk Strength44
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Finger Dexterity41
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Stamina38
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Static Strength38
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Visualization38
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Manual Dexterity35
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Auditory Attention31
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Extent Flexibility28
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Memorization28
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Control Precision25
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Depth Perception25
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Dynamic Strength25
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Explosive Strength25
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Mathematical Reasoning25
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Response Orientation25
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Speed of Closure25
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Speed of Limb Movement25
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Gross Body Equilibrium22
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Hearing Sensitivity22
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Peripheral Vision22
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Reaction Time22
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Spatial Orientation22
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Visual Color Discrimination22
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Rate Control16
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Wrist-Finger Speed16
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Glare Sensitivity13
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision13
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Sound Localization13
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Dynamic Flexibility10
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Assisting and Caring for Others97
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Thinking Creatively87
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates86
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships86
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Documenting/Recording Information83
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Getting Information82
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Scheduling Work and Activities82
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work81
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems77
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge73
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Coaching and Developing Others71
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Developing and Building Teams68
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others68
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public67
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others66
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events66
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Training and Teaching Others66
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Working with Computers66
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Developing Objectives and Strategies65
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards64
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Performing General Physical Activities64
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization60
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates60
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings58
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Handling and Moving Objects57
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People55
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others54
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources54
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Performing Administrative Activities53
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others51
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials49
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Processing Information47
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Analyzing Data or Information45
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Staffing Organizational Units44
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Selling or Influencing Others41
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment39
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information33
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Controlling Machines and Processes22
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment21
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment17
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment16
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Empathy100
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Cooperation90
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Optimism84
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Social Orientation82
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Dependability78
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Sincerity73
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Integrity69
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Self-Control69
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Adaptability65
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Perseverance55
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Attention to Detail54
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Innovation53
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

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Leadership Orientation52
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Self-Confidence51
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Stress Tolerance51
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Humility50
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Initiative49
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Achievement Orientation48
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Tolerance for Ambiguity42
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Cautiousness38
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Intellectual Curiosity37
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Social97
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Investigative55
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Realistic45
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Artistic31
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Conventional28
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Enterprising25
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day95%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others84%
- Contact with others most of the time13%
E-Mail
- Every day84%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important68%
- Very important30%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day76%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)58%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)26%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)11%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom37%
- Some freedom58%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom39%
- Some freedom47%
- Limited freedom13%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day43%
- Once a week or more but not every day41%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important30%
- Very important49%
- Important14%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important37%
- Very important32%
- Important21%
- Fairly important11%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day53%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%

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Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility42%
- High responsibility18%
- Moderate responsibility24%
- Limited responsibility16%
Time Pressure
- Every day29%
- Once a week or more but not every day24%
- Once a month or more but not every week34%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day16%
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a month or more but not every week43%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Public Speaking
- Every day37%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month32%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day16%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Once a month or more but not every week35%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
Conflict Situations
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day34%
- Once a month or more but not every week45%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours18%
- 40 hours74%
Spend Time Standing
- More than half the time29%
- About half the time49%
- Less than half the time17%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day26%
- Once a week or more but not every day24%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
- Never18%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results13%
- Important results34%
- Moderate results21%
- Minor results18%
- No results13%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Very important26%
- Important39%
- Fairly important26%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility13%
- High responsibility13%
- Moderate responsibility45%
- Limited responsibility18%
- No responsibility11%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a week or more but not every day34%
- Once a month or more but not every week24%
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never16%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- More than half the time21%
- About half the time37%
- Less than half the time34%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day21%
- Once a week or more but not every day18%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month24%
- Never26%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Once a week or more but not every day19%
- Once a month or more but not every week35%
- Once a year or more but not every month24%
- Never14%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually13%
- More than half the time18%
- About half the time16%
- Less than half the time39%
- Never13%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important11%
- Very important21%
- Important11%
- Fairly important37%
- Not important at all21%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a week or more but not every day22%
- Once a month or more but not every week24%
- Once a year or more but not every month35%
- Never16%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive13%
- Moderately competitive47%
- Slightly competitive21%
- Not at all competitive18%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week35%
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
- Never22%
Spend Time Sitting
- About half the time43%
- Less than half the time54%
Consequence of Error
- Very serious24%
- Serious18%
- Fairly serious29%
- Not serious at all26%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- About half the time26%
- Less than half the time47%
- Never16%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- More than half the time11%
- About half the time16%
- Less than half the time50%
- Never18%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Once a week or more but not every day18%
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
- Never39%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Once a month or more but not every week24%
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never42%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month37%
- Never39%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Once a year or more but not every month24%
- Never51%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- About half the time11%
- Less than half the time62%
- Never24%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Less than half the time43%
- Never43%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
- Once a year or more but not every month24%
- Never53%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never65%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month26%
- Never61%
Degree of Automation
- Moderately automated18%
- Slightly automated24%
- Not at all automated58%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never68%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month16%
- Never73%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never78%
Exposed to High Places
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
- Never78%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never82%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all87%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Less than half the time24%
- Never76%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)92%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never97%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never97%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Bachelor’s degree
Post-baccalaureate certificate
Master’s degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Electronic mail software
Email software, Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Music or sound editing software
Avid Technology Sibelius, Hyperscore, MakeMusic Finale, Steinberg Cubase Pro
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Medical software
Patient electronic medical record EMR software
Voice recognition software
Speech recognition software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Internet browser software
Web browser software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
Treat patients using psychological therapies.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
Record patient medical histories.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Gather medical information from patient histories.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Encourage patients or clients to develop life skills.
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.

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Develop medical treatment plans.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Therapeutic Riding Instructor

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Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology