Occupational Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

These occupational therapist help the patients with the mentally, emotionally, or the physical adjustments. These patients work under the supervise of occupational therapists, counselors, and also physical therapists. The assistants that work for the occupational therapists work with the patients to overlook the progress and the development the patient has improved. Most of the time people are hired at the hospitals, and a variety of people work in the nursing homes. Some of the people work at schools for those kids that are handicapped.

Average Salary:$12,000-$15,000 (Occupational Therapy Aides)

           $17,000-$26,000 (Occupational Therapy Assistants)

Educational Requirements:

The Occupational Therapists must have a high school diploma or the GED certificate. The workers do their training during work hours. You must complete a two year training program that includes clinical experience. They need to pass an examine to earn a certificate as a qualified assistant.

Reflection: I would not want to have this job because it doesn't catch my attention, as well as not having patients for it because I get frustrated so fast that I can’t handle things like this.