Occupational Therapist

                                   Occupational Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Occupational Therapists help patients who are mentally, emotionally, or physically disabled adjust to handicaps and regain abilities to perform daily living and self-care skills.  They work as part of a team with physicians, counselors, and physical therapists.

Most occupational therapists are employed at hospitals, and many work at nursing homes.  Some work at schools for the handicapped, rehabilitation centers, or at adult daycare centers.

Salary: $26,000 - $45,000

Education: Students who want to become occupational therapists should take the most challenging high school math, science, and English courses.

All states require required either a bachelor's or master's degree that includes clinical experience and completion of a national examination to become a certified occupational therapist.

Reflection: Maybe I would like to become a Occupational Therapist because I would like to help people in need on how to adapt to their new lifestyle.