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	Occupational therapist assistants and aides
		Occupational therapist assistants generally must complete an associate degree or a certificate program; in contrast, occupational therapist aides usually receive most of their training on the job.
		Occupational therapist assistants and aides need to have a moderate degree of strength, because of the physical exertion required in assisting patients with their treatment.
		Employment of occupational therapist assistants and aides is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014.
	stats.bls.gov /oco/ocos166.htm (1139 words)

	Occupational therapist - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Occupational therapists are healthcare workers who work with people with disabilities, the elderly, newborns, school-aged children, and with anyone who has a permanent or temporary impairment in their physical or mental functioning.
		The aim of occupational therapy is to help the client to perform daily tasks in their living and working environments, and to assist them to develop the skills to live independent, satisfying, and productive lives.
		Occupational therapists might work in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, school, outpatient clinic, or in the client's home as in home health.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Occupational_Therapist (291 words)

	Occupational therapy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Occupational therapy practitioners are skilled professionals whose education includes the study of human growth and development with specific emphasis on the physical, affective, cognitive and environmental components of illness and injury.
		Engagement in occupation is of value because it provides opportunities for individuals to influence their well being by gaining fulfillment in living.
		Additionally, the occupational therapist made a laundry checklist outlining the steps for doing laundry individually and put labels on all the buttons and dials of his washing machine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Occupational_therapy (1221 words)

	Occupational Therapist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Occupational Therapists work with the disabled, the elderly, newborns, school-aged children, and with anyone who has a permanent or temporary impairment in their physical or mental functioning.
		Occupational therapists assist clients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating.
		Occupational therapists also use computer programs to help clients improve decision making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving, and perceptual skills, as well as memory, sequencing, and coordination-all of which are important for independent living.
	www.occupationaltherapist.com (1655 words)

	Occupational Therapist
		Therapists need to be patient, creative, and imaginative in order to gain the individual's trust and be able to adapt the evaluation and intervention approaches to each person's individual needs.
		Therapists may specialize in a particular field of concentration, as it relates to the lifespan cycle (pediatrics vs gerontology) and to the various conditions and diagnoses (neurology vs mental health).
		Occupational therapists may work in hospitals, schools, mental health facilities, nursing homes, job training services, residential care facilities, and in private practice, to name a few of the available work settings.
	www.flahec.org /hlthcareers/OCCUP.HTM (653 words)

	Employment - Job Descriptions - Job Profile: Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aide - Physical Therapy Job & Career ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Occupational therapist assistants and aides need to have a moderate degree of strength, due to the physical exertion required in assisting patients with their treatment.
		Applicants to occupational therapist assistant programs can improve their chances of admission by taking high school courses in biology and health and by performing volunteer work in nursing care facilities, occupational or physical therapists' offices, or other healthcare settings.
		Employment of occupational therapist assistants and aides is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2012.
	www.medsearch.com /therapy/articles/occupationalassist (1207 words)

	Occupational Therapist
		Occupational therapists care for persons with disabling mental, physical, developmental, and emotional conditions and help them recover or develop and maintain their daily living and work skills.
		Occupational therapists who work with the physically disabled must have strength, agility, and stamina to help patients in and out of beds and wheelchairs and allow patients to lean on them while they assist them with various exercises, such as walking and lifting weights.
		Because therapists are required to be versed in a number of activities that are used in the care of the disabled, this facilitates an easy transition to alternative occupations.
	www.princetonreview.com /cte/profiles/dayInLife.asp?careerID=102 (640 words)

	Occupational Therapist Career
		Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.
		Occupational therapists assist clients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating.
		Occupational therapists also use computer programs to help clients improve decision making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving, and perceptual skills, as well as memory, sequencing, and coordination—all of which are important for independent living.
	www.medicalcareerinfo.com /occupational_therapist.htm (1377 words)

	Occupational therapists
		Occupational therapists are increasingly taking on supervisory roles, allowing assistants and aides to work more closely with clients under the guidance of a therapist, in an effort to reduce the cost of therapy.
		Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.
		Occupational therapists also use computer programs to help clients improve decisionmaking, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving, and perceptual skills, as well as memory, sequencing, and coordination—all of which are important for independent living.
	www.bls.gov /oco/ocos078.htm (1730 words)

	Medical-Central.org: Occupational Therapist
		Occupational therapists instruct people with permanent disabilities such as spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy.
		Until 2007, occupational therapists can get by having a bachelor's degree, but, after 2007, a master's degree will be required.
		Due to the growing number of elderly patients, occupational therapists are in high demand and expect to remain so.
	www.medical-central.org /occupational-therapist.htm (471 words)

	VACareers.com: Occupations-Occupational Therapist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Occupational therapists practice in an environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
		An occupational therapist with a special interest in clinical education or research will find a variety of options available through numerous affiliations with colleges and universities.
		Occupational Therapists are awarded regular increases within each grade based on demonstrated performance and may receive accelerated increases for outstanding performance and achievement.
	www.vacareers.com /ot.html (684 words)

	Occupational Therapist
		Martha attends weekly group meetings led by an occupational therapy assistant is supervised or consultants with the tasks of living are threatened or impaired by developmental deficiencies, the aging process, learning.
		Occupational therapy is the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose abilities to cope with a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree.
		The occupational therapy assistant is supervised or consultants with the help of occupational therapy services to the citizens of.
	www.milprimaverasmais.org /2940/occupational-therapist (647 words)

	Going to an Occupational Therapist
		Occupational therapy helps children with disabilities be as independent as possible or aids a kid who's returning to school after a long illness or severe injury.
		Occupational therapists also may help children with autism learn how to interact with others.
		Because occupational therapy is unique to each person and every kid learns at his or her own speed, treatment may last a short time or a long time.
	kidshealth.org /kid/feel_better/people/occupational_therapist.html (709 words)

	HOT Careers in Connecticut > Therapy & Rehabilitation > Occupational Therapist
		Occupational therapists assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to disabled persons.
		Occupational therapists (OTs) use many techniques to help people learn or re-learn to carry out the activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing, writing, cooking, and going to work.
		Occupational therapists work in hospitals and other health care and community settings, and usually work a 40-hour week.
	www.healthcareersinct.com /careerstrot.htm (351 words)

	Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy is a six member board appointed by the Governor to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Georgia.
		Occupational therapy is the evaluation and treatment of individuals whose abilities to cope with the tasks of living are threatened or impaired by developmental deficiencies, the aging process, learning disabilities, poverty and cultural differences, physical injury or disease, psychological and social disabilities or anticipated dysfunction.
		The licensed occupational therapy assistant is supervised or consultants with the occupational therapist.
	www.sos.state.ga.us /plb/ot (179 words)

	Occupational Therapist Salaries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		States and institutions; thus, salaries, position levels, benefits, etc. If you are an Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant or student and want to enter, work, study and.
		Occupational Therapist Full Time Chicago, IL Non-for-profit long-term care facility for children and.
		Possession of a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational.
	patio.giftbuys.info /uw/occupational-therapist-salaries.html (171 words)

	Health Careers - Occupational Therapist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Occupational therapists select appropriate activities suited to the physical capability, intelligence level, and interests of each client.
		Occupational therapists have a wide variety of skills including movement facilitation and re-education, and the design and construction of splints and other devices that help patients adapt to a disability.
		Occupational therapists must also have an in-depth knowledge of the techniques used for redesigning living and working settings to accommodate disabled people.
	www.ichs.uaa.alaska.edu /careerguide/careers/ot.htm (263 words)

	Occupational Therapist Assistants (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		If you want to help such people live more independently, but don’t want to spend many years in school, a career as an occupational therapist (OT) assistant is a great choice.
		Occupational therapist assistants work under the supervision of occupational therapists.
		According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average yearly salary for occupational therapist assistants in 2004 was $38,550.
	collegeboard.com /csearch/majors_careers/profiles/careers/105505.html (331 words)

	Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
		Employment for certified occupational therapist assistants is projected to grow faster than average, due to an ever-increasing need in allied health fields and a growing population of aging individuals.
		Certified occupational therapist assistants work under the direction of occupational therapists in a variety of healthcare settings, including outpatient treatment centers and clinics.
		Apply for available occupational therapist assistant positions online and our recruiters will review your experience and training to connect you with jobs that are best suited for you.
	www.medtravelers.com /occupational-therapist-assistant.aspx (481 words)

	Occupational Therapist
		Occupational therapists are health professionals who work with people to promote their competent performance in daily life occupations (at work, at home and in their local community)
		Occupational therapists work with adults and children whose abilities have been impaired by disease, physical injury, developmental disability, emotional trauma, psychological problems or social disadvantage
		Through the use of therapeutic occupations and specialised equipment and techniques, occupational therapists assist their clients/patients to regain lost function and develop their existing or potential abilities to live with dignity and purpose.
	www.drh-careers.med.usyd.edu.au /health_courses/docs/occther.htm (248 words)

	3143 Occupational Therapists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Occupational therapists develop individual and group programs with people affected by illness, injury, developmental disorders, emotional or psychological problems and ageing to maintain, restore or increase their ability to care for themselves and to engage in work, school or leisure.
		Occupational therapists may specialize in working with specific populations such as children or adults, or persons with distinct problems such as dementia, traumatic brain injury and chronic pain, or provide special interventions such as return-to-work programs.
		Occupational therapists may obtain expertise in a particular area through additional training or experience.
	www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca /2001/e/groups/3143.shtml (307 words)

	AOTA - Consumer
		Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives.
		Occupational therapy assists people in developing the "skills for the job of living" necessary for independent and satisfying lives.
		Occupational therapy practitioners are skilled professionals whose education includes the study of human growth and development with specific emphasis on the social, emotional, and physiological effects of illness and injury.
	www.aota.org /featured/area6 (1099 words)

	Occupational Therapist - Employment Opportunities - Government of Yukon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The position provides occupational therapy services including assessment and program planning for students with delays in adaptive functioning and/or sensory-motor development, and consultation and training for all staff working with such students.
		Candidates will have a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution combined with experience providing occupational therapy in a school environment, and experience advising, training, and monitoring team members in programming for students with physical disabilities, sensory integration, and other health impairments.
		Candidates must be eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
	employment.gov.yk.ca /postings/274.html (252 words)

	Occupational Therapist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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	www.therapistsonline.com /occupationaltherapist (1439 words)

	ExploreHealthCareers.org: Career Overview - Occupational Therapist
		Occupational therapists (OTs) assist clients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, eating, and driving.
		To meet an occupational therapist, see the NIH "Lifeworks" Website.
		A post baccalaureate entry-level degree in occupational therapy is the minimum requirement for entry into this field.
	www.explorehealthcareers.org /en/Career.6.aspx (192 words)

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