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Career Center: Occupational Therapist
January 08, 2008
- “What I like best about my work is working with the patients. The work is challenging but also very rewarding…”
- What You’ll Do: Work with patients ranging from infants to the elderly to help them recover to work-life functionality. Job Description.
- Where You’ll Work: Hospitals, schools or other health care environments.
- How Much School: 5-6 years (master’s degree required)
- What You’ll Make:$55,600
- Your Career Guide
- • Insider’s Guide to Working in Occupational Therapy
- • Meet a Pro: Get the real story about this job from an occupational therapist who’s working in the field:
• Occupational Therapist: Lieutenant Colonel Karoline D. Harvey
• Occupational Therapist: Hanna Hildenbrand
• Occupational Therapy Assistant: Nancy M. Bernier - • Discuss: See what’s up in discussions about occupational therapy, ask a question, or find a mentor.
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