Occupational Therapist Job Description
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An occupational therapist is a healthcare professional who utilizes evidence-based practices, and a holistic perspective to promote independence, meaningful occupations, and functional ability in patients. An occupational therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational and daily living skills, and general independence to people with disabilities or developmental delays. An occupational therapist supports individuals across their lifespan to fulfill meaningful activities, known as occupations, by using customized therapeutic interventions. Occupational therapists work in a variety of fields, including pediatrics, orth...
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- Master Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Master of Science (m.sc.) in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Psychology
- Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Master of Arts (m.a.) in Occupational Therapy
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