How do they match: Occupational Therapists

  • Assistive Technology Trainer
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Home Health Occupational Therapist
  • Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • 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.

  • Advise on health risks in the workplace or on health-related transition to retirement.
  • Design and create, or requisition, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces, and computer-aided adaptive equipment.
  • Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
  • Provide patients with assistance in locating or holding jobs.
  • Provide training and supervision in therapy techniques and objectives for students or nurses and other medical staff.

  • Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Design public or employee health programs.
  • Direct healthcare delivery programs.
  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.