Skill/Specialty | Number of People | 0 | 20 | 40 | 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics | 59 | ||||
| Rehabilitation | 30 | ||||
| Geriatrics | 29 | ||||
| Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) | 17 | ||||
| Orthopedics | 14 | ||||
| Home Health/Home Care | 14 | ||||
| Acute Care | 12 | ||||
 Country: United States | Updated: 1 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 264 | |||||
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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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Job: Occupational Therapist (OT)
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- Pediatrics
- Rehabilitation
- Geriatrics
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
- Orthopedics
- Home Health/Home Care
- Acute Care
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Job: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Median Popular Tallies Charts
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays / Vacation
- Life Insurance/Disability
- Paid Sick Leave
- Education/Training/Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
- Malpractice / Liability Insurance
- 403(b)
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Job: Occupational Therapist (OT)
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- Chicago, Illinois
- New York, New York
- Los Angeles, California
- Seattle, Washington
- San Francisco, California
- Houston, Texas
- Baltimore, Maryland
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