Occupational Therapists
Code: 29-1122.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual's environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Assistive Technology Trainer
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Industrial Rehabilitation Consultant
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Pediatric OT)
Pediatrics and Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
- Complete and maintain necessary records.
- Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate persons with disabilities because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
Frequently Asked Questions About Occupational Therapists
Salaries for a Occupational Therapists vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Occupational Therapists in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Occupational Therapists include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Occupational Therapists is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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