University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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. 1 How much you make as an OT may vary based on your industry.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 20, 2023

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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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 25, 2022

However, there is currently a movement in the field toward working with marginalized people in community-based settings, such as homeless shelters, community mental health sites, and residential facilities. However, OTs also found work in schools, home healthcare services, private practice, and nursing care facilities.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Choose Your Workplace Settings OTs have the flexibility to work in a variety of settings , including: Home healthcare Free clinics and community centers Offices Hospitals School systems Outpatient clinics Mental health facilities OTs can also work in teletherapy, which allows an OT to connect with clients using video conference software.

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