Music therapist vs recreation therapist

Differences between music therapist and recreation therapist duties and responsibilities

Music therapist example responsibilities.

• Manage the entire SNF and Alzheimer's unit caseload.
• Provide individual music therapy services in coordination with in-house hospice organization and participate in hospice interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide individual music interventions for patients on sub-acute, rehabilitation to meet specific needs during short term hospital stay.
• Develop and implement music therapy interventions to patients of all ages and abilities in an ever-changing behavioral health setting.
• Design interventions to stimulate cognition, empower emotional expression, and promote engagement in group activities for clients diagnose with dementia.
• Participate in IEP meetings and quarterly evaluation meetings with parents.
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Recreation therapist example responsibilities.

• Manage ventilator care, intubation, arterial line placement, mechanical ventilation, BIPAP, and CPAP.
• Evaluate assigned patients to assess and document the need for therapeutic recreational interventions in order to attain rehabilitation goals.
• Obtain ABG samples when need, EKG analysis, and oxygen therapy to patients.
• Support the CTRS in planning and implementation of in- house events and community outings.
• Organize and facilitate programs for TBI survivors and their families.
• Use patient prefer music to apply NMT protocols into sessions.
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