Occupational Therapist Job Description
The following is a full job description for Occupational Therapist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Occupational Therapist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Occupational Therapist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Occupational Therapist - Home Care, Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home, Staff Nurse - RN - Occupational Health, Staff Nurse Senior- RN - Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy Supervisor, Registered Respiratory Therapist
Requirements and Responsibilities For Occupational Therapist
Plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. May require a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Typically requires Occupational Therapist certification. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
 
Also referred to as: Certified Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist -OT, Registered Occupational Therapist
Similar Jobs:  Occupational Therapist - Home Care, Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home, Staff Nurse - RN - Occupational Health, Staff Nurse Senior- RN - Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy Supervisor, Registered Respiratory Therapist
Level of Education:  Occupational Therapist Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Occupational Therapist Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Occupational Therapist Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
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