What the job is
The National Institutes of Health is looking for a Recreation Therapist in Montgomery County, Maryland. You will help patients recover and improve their health using different activities. You will work with people who have serious medical conditions at a clinical research center.

What you will do
You will check each patient to see what they need and what they can do. You will create treatment plans for individuals and groups. You will use special tools to help patients with severe disabilities. You will find ways to keep patients interested in their therapy. You will work with doctors and look at medical records to plan the best care.

What you need
You need to know how to assess patients correctly. You must be able to create and follow therapy plans. You should have experience working with people who have complex medical problems. You need to be good at motivating others. You must have specialized knowledge in recreation therapy.

What you will get
You will earn between 85447 and 111087 per year. You will work at a famous medical research center. You will be part of a team helping people get better.