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Combating Workplace Violence in Home Healthcare

Relias

Workplace violence is a growing concern in many sectors, but it’s particularly challenging in home healthcare settings. Home health workers provide essential services, often to vulnerable populations, in environments that are not always controlled or predictable. Exposure to weapons and illegal drugs.

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Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

K-12 schools and home healthcare. 18 , 19 , 20 Role Median Salary Job Outlook Occupational Therapist $93,180 21 About 9,600 annual openings expected through 2032 19 Physical Therapist $97,720 22 About 13,900 annual openings expected through 2032 20 Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy: Which Is Right for Me?

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How to Become an Occupational Therapist

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The job market for OTs has a projected growth of 9% by 2032, which is much faster than other industries. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Health Care Jobs list. For example, pediatric occupational therapists at elementary schools make an average salary of $83,070, while those in home healthcare services make an average of $105,700.

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Nine Reasons Psychology Undergraduate Majors Should Consider a Career in Occupational Therapy

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

An Understanding of Human Behavior and Mental Health Psychology majors are educated to analyze human behavior and mental health. Mental health is critical to helping people thrive in their everyday lives. OTs assess patient physical needs, strengths and abilities, and social and mental health.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Oncology Nurse — Oncology nurses work with patients who have been diagnosed with cancer, providing them with treatment as well as prioritizing their mental health and well-being. In addition, registered nurses could consider employment as home healthcare providers.

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Virtual Occupational Therapy: Everything You Need To Know

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Consider mental health, for example. 1 Experts predict the global telehealth market will increase to over $893 billion (USD) by 2032. Precedence Research, “Telehealth Market to Hit Enormous Growth of 24.13% by 2032,” GlobeNewswire, last modified April 24, 2023, [link]. Who Hires Virtual Occupational Therapists?

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Is Occupational Therapy a Good Career? 8 Reasons to Pursue This Path

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Engage in a Promising Profession Compared to a 3% growth rate for all professions, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts a much higher growth rate of 12% for occupational therapists between 2022 and 2032. 1 That growth will equal about 9,600 annual job openings for OTs, including role replacement and new positions.