What the job is
This is a job for a Recreation Therapist at the National Institutes of Health in Montgomery County, Maryland. You will help patients improve their physical and mental health through activities. You will work at a research center with people who have serious medical needs.

What you will do
You will talk to patients to find out what they can and cannot do. You will create personal plans to help them get better. You will lead groups or work one on one with patients. You might change equipment to help people with disabilities. You will also help patients feel excited about their recovery.

What you need
You need specialized skills to help people with complex health issues. You must know how to read medical records and follow doctor orders. You should be good at encouraging people. You need a background in healthcare or recreation therapy.

What you will get
You will earn between 85447 and 111087 dollars per year. You will work in a professional medical research setting. You will help people recover their health and skills.