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.
21 alternate job titles:
Assistive Technology Trainer
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Home Care Occupational Therapist (Home Care OT)
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Independent Living Specialist
Industrial Rehabilitation Consultant
Industrial Therapist
Inpatient Occupational Therapist (Inpatient OT)
Job Trainer
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Outpatient Occupational Therapist (Outpatient OT)
Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Pediatric OT)
Pediatrics and Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR)
Rehabilitation Engineer
Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist (Rehab OT)
School Occupational Therapist (School OT)
Travel Occupational Therapist (Travel OT)
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Vocational Trainer
Salary Information
Occupational Therapists: $98,340 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities. | General |
| Direct healthcare delivery programs. | General |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Assist clients in handling details of daily life. | General |
| Assist patients with daily activities. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Fabricate medical devices. | General |
| Clean medical equipment or facilities. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. | General |
| Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel. | General |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health. | Analysis |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies. | Development |
| Design public or employee health programs. | Development |
| Design medical devices or appliances. | Development |
| Encourage patients or clients to develop life skills. | Development |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR | Medical software |
| Casamba Smart | Medical software |
| Computer drawing software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Crick Software Clicker 4 | Word processing software |
| Duxbury Braille Translator | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Fifth Walk BillingTracker | Accounting software |
| HMS | Medical software |
| Internet browser software | Internet browser software |
| Language arts educational software | Computer based training software |
| Lexrotech LxPediatric | Medical software |
| Math educational software | Computer based training software |
| Mayer-Johnson Boardmaker | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Music software | Music or sound editing software |
| OpenOffice WRITER | Word processing software |
| Physical education educational software | Computer based training software |
| Rehab Documentation Company ReDoc Suite | Medical software |
| Science educational software | Computer based training software |
| Screen magnification software | Device drivers or system software |
| Screen reader software | Device drivers or system software |
| Social studies educational software | Computer based training software |
| Special education educational software | Computer based training software |
| Speech recognition software | Voice recognition software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Synapse Adaptive Connect Outloud | Internet browser software |
| Tactile graphic production kits software | Pattern design software |
| Text reader software | Computer based training software |
| Text scanning software | Optical character reader OCR or scanning software |
| Text to speech software | Computer based training software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy | International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine - US | Not Available |
| Certified Hand Therapist | Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Inc. | Not Available |
| Occupational Therapist Registered | National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
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