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Program Coordinator
Dr. Rená Koesler

(434) 395-2550
koeslerra@longwood.edu

 

Department of Health, Recreation, and Kinesiology
 Therapeutic Recreation: Opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Diverse global opportunities to practice
  • Recreation Therapy continues to be one of the fastest growing professions in US. [Bureau of Labor]
  • Hospitals provide the largest number of T.R. positions
  • New trends in community health services give rise to new opportunities
  • Job prospects are expected to be prevalent for those with a strong clinical background
  • Comparable salary to other bachelor degree prepared, basic-entry-level health professionals

Practice settings in health and community agencies

Hospitals & Clinics Long-term care facilities
Community Park Departments Residential group homes
School systems Correctional facilities
Home health Outdoor recreation agencies
Outpatient substance abuse Community mental health
Youth agencies Respite and Hospice centers