https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61 Made with fortitude en-us 2016-11-01 16:39:16 UTC 2025-11-19 12:14:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png ts4l2016 https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134545310 Job Description: The Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.]]> 2016-11-01 16:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134545310 ts4l2016 https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134545951 -Reviews the medical history of patient, ask the questions, and observe the patients doing tasks.
-Evaluate a patient’s and their needs.
-Develop a treatment plan, identifying goals and the different activities that will be used to help the patient work toward them.
-Help's various disabilities with different tasks. An example would be, teaching a stroke victim how to get dressed.
-Demonstrate exercises (Ex: Stretching, calisthenics, etc.).

]]> 2016-11-01 16:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134545951 ts4l2016 https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134549920 2016-11-01 16:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134549920 ts4l2016 https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134550179 The typical level of education that most workers need to enter as a Occupational Therapist is a Master's degree ( 8 Years )
There is no training required. ]]> 2016-11-01 16:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134550179 ts4l2016 https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134550952  Required to be a occupational therapists you have to be licensed.
requirements vary by state, but all require to pass the national examination administered . To sit for the NBCOT exam, must have earned a degree from an accredited educational program and completed all fieldwork requirements. Therapists must pass the NBCOT exam to use the title Occupational Therapist, Registered. They must also take continuing education classes to maintain certification. The Occupational Therapy Association also says a number of board and special certifications for therapists to show off their skills or knowledge in areas of practice. (such as pediatrics, mental health, or low vision.)]]> 2016-11-01 16:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134550952 ts4l2016 https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134554974 Average Salary:
$80,150 per year
$38.54 per hour
Work Envir. :
Therapists may spend a lot of time on their feet while working with patients. They also may be required to lift and move patients or heavy equipment. Many work in multiple facilities and have to travel from one job to another.
Work Schedules:
Most occupational therapist works full time. About 1 out of 4 works part time. They may work nights or weekends, as needed, to fit the patients’ schedules.]]> 2016-11-01 17:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134554974 ts4l2016 https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134557912 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Occupational Therapists." bls  http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-therapists.htm#tab-3]]> 2016-11-01 17:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ts4l2016/ej5bvfowwi61/wish/134557912