High opportunity occupation
About this job
Occupational therapists help people whose capabilities have been impaired by illness, injury, developmental disorders, emotional or psychological disorders or the aging process.
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People in this occupation:
- develop individual and group programs to promote, develop, restore and maintain participation in all aspects of a person's life
- help people care for themselves, return to work and resume community activities
- develop and implement health promotion programs with individuals, community groups and employers
- may be self-employed
- work for health care facilities, in schools, and by private and social services agencies
- need advanced critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills
- must be empathetic, creative and have good judgment
- must be able to analyze and apply research to everyday practise
- must be self-sufficient and work as part of a team
Common job titles
- consultant, occupational therapy rehab.
- occupational therapy specialist, clinical
- OT (occupational therapist)
- rehabilitation consultant
- specialist, clinical
- vocational evaluator
- consultant, occupational therapy rehab.
- occupational therapy specialist, clinical
- OT (occupational therapist)
- rehabilitation consultant
- specialist, clinical
- vocational evaluator
Earnings
Annual provincial median salary
$83,424
Source:
2019 Job Bank Wage data
Provincial hourly rate
Source: 2019 Job Bank Wage Report