The outlook for horticultural therapists is good. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that employment for recreational therapists (a career that includes horticultural therapists) will grow about as fast as the average for all careers through 2033. Job opportunities for recreational therapists are expected to increase much faster than the average at private psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals (where employment is expected to grow by 27.6 percent through 2033) and with organizations that provide services for the elderly and persons with disabilities (+26.7 percent). As horticultural therapy gains recognition both from professionals and the public, the demand for it is likely to increase.
One factor that may affect the availability of full-time jobs in hospitals is the cost-cutting measures used by managed care and other insurance companies to severely limit patients' hospital stays. However, this may create more opportunities for those working at outpatient centers and other facilities.
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