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Occupational Therapists
Job Information
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
Information
- Employment is expected to grow much faster than average, and job opportunities should be good, especially for therapists treating the elderly.
- Occupational therapists are regulated in all 50 States; requirements vary by State.
- Occupational therapists are increasingly taking on supervisory roles, allowing assistants and aides to work more closely with clients under the guidance of a therapist.
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Personality | I like helping others |
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Salary | $73,820/yr ($36.91/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | Masters |