Occupational Therapists

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.

$98,340
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+14% projected 2024–2034
Master's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Occupational therapists help people develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. They assess clients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities, then create personalized treatment plans to address specific challenges. On a typical day, they might work with a stroke survivor relearning to dress independently, guide a child with autism through sensory integration activities, or help an injured worker regain hand strength for their job.

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