Improving Lives Careers in Occupational Therapy
Everyone, young or old, is involved in occupations from learning, playing, or working to managing activities of their daily lives. Sometimes physical, cognitive, or other challenges can limit people in their occupations and prevent them from fully participating in what they want or need to do. Occupational therapists can help people regain, develop, and build these skills that are important for independent functioning, health, well-being, and happiness.
By choosing a career in occupational therapy you can make a difference and help others live life to the fullest.
Job Titles and Settings
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
- Occupational therapy practitioner
- Occupational therapy consultant
- Occupational therapy manager/administrator
- Educator
- Researcher
Settings
- Inpatient rehabilitation
- Outpatient rehabilitation
- Hand therapy
- Inpatient and outpatient pediatrics
- Neonatal intensive care units
- Acute care hospitals
- Adult/ child daycare centers
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Equine centers/ therapeutic riding
- Home health agencies
- Community and government agencies
- Mental health centers
- Private practice
- Industry/ job site analysis and worker rehabilitation
- Assistive technology programs
- Public and private schools
- Corrections facilities
- Faculty in universities and community colleges
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Ph.D. in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science
Upon graduation, our Ph.D. students typically pursue academic careers in research and teaching in higher education settings, although additional career opportunities exist in industry and government.