SOC 29-1125
Recreational Therapists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ31/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ15,060
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$60K
$40K โ $97K
Projected Growth
๐+3.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค81/100
High exposure
๐ก Recreational Therapists face a risk score of 31/100 โ 13 points below the national average of 44. With 81/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $60K ($14K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 31/100, Recreational Therapists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 15,060 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in interdisciplinary care coordination and emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Recreational Therapists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
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.
Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests, and objectives of therapy.
๐ป Technology Skills
Music or sound editing software
Electronic mail software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Presentation software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Psychology
Therapy and Counseling
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 81% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 74% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 81% |