Occupational
Therapist
Duties and Responsibilities:
Occupational Therapists help patients who are mentally,
emotionally, or physically disabled adjust to handicaps and regain abilities to
perform daily living and self-care skills. They work as part of a team
with physicians, counselors, and physical therapists.
Occupational therapists design
therapy programs and work closely with patients to observe them, help them, and
monitor their progress. They frequently design special equipment to aid
patients and help with their therapy. They also teach patients how to
adjust to work and home life after becoming disabled by injury or
illness. Most occupational therapists are employed at hospitals, and many
work at nursing homes. Some work at schools for the handicapped,
rehabilitation centers, or at adult daycare centers.
Average Salary: $26,000 - $45,000
Educational Requirements:
Students who want to become occupational therapists
should take the most challenging high school math, science, and English
courses.
All
states require either a bachelor’s or master’s degree that includes clinical
experience and successful completion of a national examination to become a
certified occupational therapist.
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