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Occupational Therapist Job Description

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occupational therapist
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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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Avg Pay: $87K
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Avg Pay: $96K
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  • Master Degree in Occupational Therapy
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    Avg. Duration:25 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,691Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Occupational Therapy
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    Avg. Duration:25 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,691Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Occupational Therapy
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    Avg. Duration:50 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,797Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy
    The number of occurrences matches with Occupational Therapist in our database.
    Avg. Duration:50 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,797Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Arts (m.a.) in Occupational Therapy
    The number of occurrences matches with Occupational Therapist in our database.
    Avg. Duration:25 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,691Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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5.6 years
$92K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.03 years
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The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
4
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