Is being an occupational therapist a good fit for you?
Helps people rebuild skills for daily life after illness, injury or disability. Plans activities that restore independence at home, work and play.
What the work involves
- Tests patients' physical and mental abilities and studies medical data to set realistic recovery goals.
- Completes and keeps the required records.
- Plans and runs therapy programmes to help people recover from illness, injury or other problems.
- Plans and runs programmes and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to disabilities.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an occupational therapist is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.