Occupational Therapists
Allied Health Professionals • Healthcare & Medical Careers
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. Excludes "Rehabilitation Counselors" (21-1015).
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💼 About This Career
Occupational Therapists professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in allied health professionals. This role typically requires master's degree and offers a median salary of $98,340.
📊 Job Market Outlook
The job growth outlook for Occupational Therapists is rated as High. Currently, there are approximately 152,280 people employed in this occupation nationwide.
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.