Occupational Therapist

Help people regain the skills to live and work independently after injury or illness.

$75k–$105k/year·Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy + licenseHigh demand
🏥 Health & Medicine🤝 Social Impact & Policy

A day in this role

On a typical day you might help a stroke survivor relearn to button a shirt, design a workspace for someone with chronic pain, and watch a patient do something today they couldn't do last week.

Key skills

EmpathyCreativityProblem-solvingPatience

How to get there

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How to find jobs

Search for:

"Occupational Therapist" OR "OT" OR "OTR/L"

Where to look:

IndeedHealth eCareershospital & rehab center pagesschool district jobs

Application tip:

Mention the settings you're drawn to (peds, rehab, schools) — employers hire OTs who genuinely want their population.