Occupational Therapist
Assess, plan, and organize 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. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual's environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.
At a Glance
Occupational Therapist earns an average of $88,987/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2.1–2.2 years. Top skills: Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Treatment Planning.
$88,987/yr
Bachelor's degree
2.1–2.2 years
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Occupational Therapists
Median Wage
$98,340/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+13.8%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Occupational Therapy
Rehabilitation
Treatment Planning
Nursing
Orthotics
Adaptive Equipment
Home Health Care
Marketing
Prosthetic Devices
Fine Motor Skills
Patient Treatment
Pediatrics
Case Management
Acute Care
Geriatrics
Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
Common Skills (10)
Communication
Scheduling
Presentations
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Follow Through
Management
Problem Solving
Interpersonal Communications
Planning
Certifications (4)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
National Board For Certification In Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certified
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
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