Occupational Therapist (OT) Salary

Updated: 15 May 2012
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AU$0AU$26KAU$52KAU$78K
SalaryAU$40,260 - AU$70,527  
   
BonusAU$0.00 - AU$4,872  
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AU$41,448 - AU$77,049  
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HealthcareAU$39,805 - AU$80,267
Occupational Therapy / RehabilitationAU$40,126 - AU$75,168
RehabilitationAU$39,794 - AU$74,813
Workplace Injury ManagementAU$40,126 - AU$75,168
Community Mental HealthAU$41,253 - AU$72,542

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Gender
Female
79%
female alumni
 
Male
21%
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Salary:AU$51,304 - AU$60,367 AU$54,911 - AU$72,617
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Less than 1 year
14%
1-4 years
54%
5-9 years
19%
10-19 years
10%
20 years or more
2%
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medical benefits Medical: 15% dental benefits Dental: 2%
vision benefits Vision: 1% employee benefits None: 85%

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Occupational Therapist (OT) Job Description

People with the job title Occupational Therapist (OT) typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine rehabilitation goals for patient. Select and recommend activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills consistent with their needs and capabilities. Help clients improve decision making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination and perceptual skills using computer programs. Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinate with other therapeutic activities. Record prognosis, treatment, response and progress in patient's chart or computer.

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