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CAREER PATHS
Occupational therapists have established strong roots
in several areas of practice, including:
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation Facilities
- Mental Health Facilities
- Community and Residential Settings
- Physician's Offices
- Home Health Agencies
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Outpatient Clinics
- Schools/Daycare
- Assisted Living Facilities
In addition to those traditional career paths, a greater variety of
opportunities are emerging for occupational therapists. AOTA (American
Occupational Therapy Association) recently published the
Top Ten Emerging Areas of Practice for Occupational Therapists in the New
Millenium:
- Ergonomics Consulting
- Driver Rehabilitation and Training
- Design and accessibility consulting and home
modification
- Low Vision Services
- Private practice community health services
- Technology and assistive device development and
consulting
- Welfare-to-work services
- Health and wellness consulting
- Ticket to Work services
- Addressing the psychosocial needs of children
and youth
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