Recreational Therapist Salary in Baldwin, Maryland

Recreational Therapist Salary in Baldwin, MD

How much does a Recreational Therapist make in Baldwin, MD? The average Recreational Therapist salary in Baldwin, MD is $64,687 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $57,815 and $71,845. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Recreational Therapist Salary $51,558 Baldwin,MD April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Recreational Therapist Salary $57,815 Baldwin,MD April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Recreational Therapist Salary $64,687 Baldwin,MD April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Recreational Therapist Salary $71,845 Baldwin,MD April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Recreational Therapist Salary $78,361 Baldwin,MD April 24, 2024
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Discharge Planning: Developing a personalized plan to ensure the smooth transition of a patient from a health organization to the patient's home or residential care.

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Planning 9.52%
First Aid 2.71%
Discharge Planning 1.45%
Others 86.32%

Job Description for Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Compass Health Network - Butler, MO
    Due to rapid expansion in all of our clinics, we are offering up to a $4,000* sign on bonus. We are eager to be able to continue to serve clients in our se...
    - 25 Days Ago
  • Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico - El Paso, TX
    At *Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico*, we are passionate about patient care. We provide critical care services to patients recovering from ser...
    - 6 Days Ago
  • Pediatric Movement Center - , MD
    This position is for our Frederick, MD and/or our Hagerstown, MD location. WE'VE EXPANDED. The Pediatric Movement Center is proud to announce that we have ...
    - 7 Days Ago
  • Olympic Sports & Spine - Spanaway, WA
    One-On-One Model | $6,500 Sign-On Bonus. | $2,000 CE | Structured clinical mentorship | $6,500 Annual Bonus Plan | APTA Accredited Orthopedic & Sports Resi...
    - 8 Days Ago
  • Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital - Stockton, CA
    At Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, we are passionate about patient care. At our 50-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient rehabilitative...
    - 11 Days Ago

Career Path for Recreational Therapist

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For Recreational Therapist, the first career path typically progresses to Recreational Therapy Director.

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Recreational Therapist Pay Difference by Location

Recreational Therapist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Recreational Therapist, the highest Recreational Therapist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Recreational Therapist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Recreational Therapist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Recreational Therapist salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Baldwin, Maryland    Baldwin is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The United States Postal Service has assigned Baldwin the ZIP Cod....More

Baldwin, Maryland  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Baldwin, Maryland

Recreational Therapist Salary in popular cities: Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown

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