Opportunities In Occupational Therapy Careers

Author : Zona R. Weeks
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071388370
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Opportunities in Occupational Therapy Careers written by Zona R. Weeks and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2000-09-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opportunities in Occupational Therapy Careers offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within the occupational therapy field and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

Author : Marguerite Abbott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780844265612
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Opportunities in Occupational Therapy Careers written by Marguerite Abbott and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Institute for Career Research
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781532703980
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Career As an Occupational Therapist written by Institute for Career Research and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-11 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IS ONE OF the hottest careers in healthcare. There are plenty of opportunities, and the need is growing for occupational therapists (and occupational therapy assistants and aides) all over the country. In fact, the number of jobs is predicted to swell by 30 percent over the next 10 years. What is occupational therapy? It is a health and rehabilitation profession providing services for people of all ages who may need help to lead productive, independent, and fulfilling lives. Patients may need specialized assistance as a result of physical, developmental, social, or emotional problems. The term "occupational" does not only relate to jobs, but may include any task or activity, whether it is work-related, recreational, or part of daily life, such as getting dressed, cooking, and driving. Occupational therapy is a patient-centered practice that relies on holistic principles to assess and treat people as unique individuals. Every treatment plan is designed for a particular patient to help the person achieve specific goals. Most occupational therapists work in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, doctors' offices, and schools. A growing number work for home health agencies, providing services to patients in their homes. Occupational therapists can be generalists, working with people of all ages and with every kind of disability. Being a generalist has its advantages, like keeping every day interesting and providing a wide variety of experiences. Also consider that this is a very flexible career with many different kinds of practice to choose from for those with particular interests. For example, some OTs may enjoy working with school children with Down syndrome or helping amputees regain skills needed to get back to work. Others may prefer to work with premature babies in a pediatric hospital, help veterans with PTSD, or assist older people in nursing homes deal with Alzheimer's disease. There are currently nine specialty areas that offer opportunities for certification. There are also new specialties that do not yet offer certification, but may in the near future. They include autism sensory integration, corrective medicine, and occupational science. A master's degree is required to become a licensed occupational therapist. If an individual is not ready to invest the money and time (six years on average following high school graduation), there are alternatives. It only takes a two-year associate degree to be eligible for certification as an occupational therapy assistant (COTA). COTAs do much the same work as occupational therapists, and they are paid quite well considering the modest educational requirements. A COTA's average annual salary is about $60,000, which is about 70 percent of what a licensed occupational therapist can expect. Someone wishing to enter the field can also qualify for a job as an occupational therapy aide with no more than a high school diploma. People who start out as assistants or aides usually go back to school at some point to do the additional work required to become an occupational therapist. Occupational therapy can offer a lifetime career that is challenging and diversified. If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that offers satisfying and rewarding work, read on.

Author : Lynda Peringian
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physical & Occupational Therapists' Job Search Handbook written by Lynda Peringian and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The practicality of this textbook is perhaps its most notable feature. It is divided into two sections: for employees & employers. The author has gone step-by-step from the pre-search process to the post-search process for both the employees & employers. "This unique book identifies detailed & usable job search strategies specifically for therapists. The author clearly has made a major contribution."--Kate Goodwin, Occupational Therapist. "It serves as an excellent textbook for universities & colleges & a reference book for experienced therapists, personnel managers, & administrators."--Raymond Lynch, Administrator. "Long overdue . . . is this book suggesting professional manners & behaviors. It encourages a professional approach to effective job searching & is the first book of its kind."--Robert Mele, Physical Therapist. "The chapter covering the employer's legal issues on hiring with do's & don'ts will keep the readers out of trouble & out of court."--Donald S. Skupsky, Attorney at Law. In this book both the employee & the employer can examine the job search process & become familiar with each other's point of view, which will lead to mutually beneficial relationships. Contents: 1. Taking Stock of Yourself. 2. Developing a Plan of Action. 3. Creating Effective Tools. 4. The Interview. 5. Through the Employer's Eyes. 6. The Employer's Administrative Functions. 7. Conclusion. Please Contact Therapy Careers Press, 29451 Greenfield No. 112, Southfield, Mich., 48076, 313-424-9110

Author : Jerry A Johnson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134755465
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants written by Jerry A Johnson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This professionally challenging volume--focusing on the performance and status of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)--serves as a basis for reexamination and redefinition of the relationship between occupational therapists and assistants. Experts offer constructive possibilities for resolving some of the ongoing conflicts about the appropriate functions and education of COTAs and promote examination of the appropriate levels of function and education for the occupational therapist. The selected topics, chosen for their value and relevance to all occupational therapists--OTRs, COTAs, clinicians, and academicians--address the administrative issues regarding efficient use of COTAs and opportunities for their career development and job satisfaction; models of COTA practice described by COTAs who developed and implemented them within the framework of their jobs; and issues of concern to COTAs primarily as expressed by COTAs, with proposals and strategies for their resolution.

Author : Aota
Publisher : AOTA Press
ISBN 13 : 9781569003619
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process written by Aota and published by AOTA Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As occupational therapy celebrates its centennial in 2017, attention returns to the profession's founding belief in the value of therapeutic occupations as a way to remediate illness and maintain health. The founders emphasized the importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship with each client and designing an intervention plan based on the knowledge about a client's context and environment, values, goals, and needs. Using today's lexicon, the profession's founders proposed a vision for the profession that was occupation based, client centered, and evidence based--the vision articulated in the third edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process. The Framework is a must-have official document from the American Occupational Therapy Association. Intended for occupational therapy practitioners and students, other health care professionals, educators, researchers, payers, and consumers, the Framework summarizes the interrelated constructs that describe occupational therapy practice. In addition to the creation of a new preface to set the tone for the work, this new edition includes the following highlights: a redefinition of the overarching statement describing occupational therapy's domain; a new definition of clients that includes persons, groups, and populations; further delineation of the profession's relationship to organizations; inclusion of activity demands as part of the process; and even more up-to-date analysis and guidance for today's occupational therapy practitioners. Achieving health, well-being, and participation in life through engagement in occupation is the overarching statement that describes the domain and process of occupational therapy in the fullest sense. The Framework can provide the structure and guidance that practitioners can use to meet this important goal.

Author : Camden Flath
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1422295435
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Therapy Jobs in Educational Settings written by Camden Flath and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some students have difficulty handling the basic routine of school because of illness, intellectual disability, or other problems. Some of these students need help from therapists who work in school settings, including occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, and audiologists. The young adults of today will be the job force of tomorrow, so choosing a career that will best fit with the needs of the changing world will be important to job satisfaction and a successful life. With the vast array of career and job options, it will also be important for young adults to understand which work will be the best match for their interests, talents, goals, and personality types. Certain careers are expected to gain importance within the early decades of the twenty-first century. For all types of therapists in educational settings, employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all other occupations. The twenty-first century will need people to fill therapy jobs, especially in educational settings. If this is an area that appeals to you, it might be a good choice for your future. Find out all you can about this career field to determine if it's the right one for you.

Author : Facts on File
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1438111460
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers in Focus written by Facts on File and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines careers related to various kinds of therapy, covering the basics of each job, personal and professional requirements, work environment, salary statistics, future outlook for the career, and more.

Author : Kathryn A. Quinlan
Publisher : Capstone Press
ISBN 13 : 9780736800372
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Occupational Therapy Aide written by Kathryn A. Quinlan and published by Capstone Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the job responsibilities and work environment of occupational therapy aides as well as the necessary training, job outlook, salary, and career potential.

Author : Christian Pozzi
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030357317
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Occupational Therapy for Older People written by Christian Pozzi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on evidence-based occupational therapy in the care of older adults in different clinical settings, from home to acute hospital, from intensive care unit to rehabilitation centers and nursing homes. Occupational therapy has progressively developed as a new discipline aiming to improve the daily life of individuals of different ages, from children to older adults. The book first reviews the interaction between occupational therapy and geriatrics and then discusses in depth how occupational therapy interventions are applied in the community, in the acute hospital and in the nursing home. It highlights the key role of occupational therapy in the management of frail patients, including critically ill older patients and persons with dementia, and describes in detail how to maintain occupational therapy interventions across different settings to avoid the fragmentation of care. The ageing population requires new innovative approaches to improve the quality of life, and as such this book provides clinicians with handy, key information on how to implement occupational therapy in the daily clinical care of older adults based on the current scientific evidence.