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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. Popular occupational therapy specialties include physical rehabilitation, driving and community mobility, gerontology, pediatrics and mental health.

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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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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. The median pay for OTs in 2022 was $93,180 per year , and opportunities continue to rise.