Occupational Therapy Job Description
Occupational therapists (OTs) help people who have are are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled to improve their ability and skills to perform tasks in their daily living and working lives. They also help people to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.

Occupational Therapy Employment Facts
In 2006 there were about 99,000 occupational therapists working in the United States. Most OTs worked in hospitals. Others worked in offices of other health practitioners, schools, and nursing care facilities. Almost one in ten of all occupational therapists held more than one job.

Occupational Therapy Educational Requirements
An OT must hold a master’s degree at minimum, or a more advanced degree in occupational therapy to work as an occupational therapist.

Other Requirements for Occupational Therapists
In the United States occupational therapists must be licensed in order to practice. To obtain a license, OT applicants must graduate from an accredited educational program and pass a national certification examination.

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