OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• They hire in hospitals, offices, and some go to clients houses
• OT's make treatment plans to help patients on daily activities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Treat injured, ill, or disabled patients therapeutically through everyday activities
• Help these patients recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living
• Educate a patient’s family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient

PREVIOUS SCHOOL WORK

• You must have a masters degree in occupation therapy
• Patient care and any health class would be beneficial to this career

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS MAKE $75,400 PER YEAR

JOB OUTLOOK

• The employment rate should grow 19% in 10 years
• There will be more jobs in rehabs, hospitals and more offices