What does an Occupational Therapist do?
From 13,890 current Occupational Therapist postings that list skills.
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What the job involves
- Assess patients' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide direct therapy sessions to help patients improve daily living skills.
- Document patient progress and treatment sessions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
- Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and safety measures.
- Evaluate home environments for hazards and recommend necessary equipment.
- Participate in discharge planning to support safe patient transitions.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment approaches as needed.
Summed up from 30 recent Occupational Therapist job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Occupational Therapy 8 in 10 postings
- Daily Living Skills Training 1 in 10 postings
- Adaptive Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Home Health 1 in 10 postings
- Occupational Therapy Procedures 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Occupational Therapy Licensure 4 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 1 in 10 postings
- State License 1 in 30 postings
- American Heart Association 1 in 45 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 15 postings
- 1 to 2 years 8 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 30 postings
Typical ask: 2 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 1 in 150 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's degree 7 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 2 in 10 postings
- Doctorate 1 in 40 postings
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Is this role in demand?
11,677 open Occupational Therapist jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California1,164 open
- Texas1,103 open
- Florida714 open
- New York681 open
- Ohio536 open
Typical pay $106,100 a year (most between $93k and $130k). See the full salary breakdown