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Occupational Therapist

We place Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, and Nurses at School Districts and healthcare facilities such as hospitals, outpatient care centers, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities all over the country.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Salary

The average occupational therapist salary in US is $90,000 per year or $46.15 per hour. Entry level positions start at $80,000 per year while most experienced workers make up to $107,250 per year.

Job Market Facts

Employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 17 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 10,100 openings for occupational therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Licensing & Renewal

Licensure is required in order to practice as an occupational Therapist in the United States.
State Renewal is required every 2 years and CEU’s are needed. State requirements vary state to state.

Duties

Treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.

Education and Requirements

A master's degree is required to become an occupational therapist. Students can either earn a bachelor's degree in a related field, like biology or physiology, before advancing to a master's program, or they can apply for a combined bachelor's/master's program.