Occupational Outlook Handbook

People always say that their jobs never include meeting new individuals. Well now they can being a recreational therapist means just that. By becoming a recreational therapist people can help men and women of all ages through hard or rough times by recreational activities. Some of which include arts, crafts, sports and even music. Being a recreational therapist means more than just getting to say that a person has a entertaining job. Recreational therapists use a variety of methods to help their…

Occupational therapy – An occupational therapist can recognize areas of difficulty in your daily activities, such as getting dressed up, cleaning yourself and going to the local shops. They can help you in your every-day work and make sure that your home is safe and properly arranged for you. An occupational therapist can help you to carry out your daily activities smoothly by:  Provide help and training on different ways to perform daily activities like bathing, dressing up, eating, working…

As a volunteer, I have helped multiple occupational therapists work with a diverse patient population. Helping patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living activities, brings enormous satisfaction. As a future occupational therapist, my immediate professional goal is to improve my professional skills to serve a community of people to the best of my ability. For example…

The following statement by Emma E. Vogel, a reconstruction aide instructor and developer of the first therapy program holds meaning to me. "The goal has always been and continues to be the improvement of patient care, with outstanding patient-physical therapist relationships. The motto was: Return the patient to duty or to his rightful place in society in the shortest time by the best means possible.” As a physical therapist, I plan to aid individuals in recovery and assist them in resuming…

Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy are very similar professions. Often people get them confused with one another and use them interchangeably or even think the two are synonyms. However there are significant differences between the two. An easy way to remember is to look at the words themselves. The word occupation means “an activity in which a person is engaged”. The word physical however means “of or pertaining to the body”. The definitions are good clues into their differences. The job…

I’m beside myself with excitement! I found out last month I was officially accepted into Western Michigan University’s 4+1 Occupational Therapy program this January! I look forward to a career where I can make an impact on everyone I work with, helping them to lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives, regardless if their challenge is large or small With three years of study before me, improving my financial aid game is essential. While my family struggles money-wise, I take my…

What Does an Occupational Therapist Do? An occupational therapist is a health care professional who helps their clients overcome activity and occupation barriers. Occupational therapists work with different kinds of clients in different settings. The Typical Occupational Therapist Most occupational therapists work for health care organizations, such as hospitals or physician offices. Their primary job is to help acutely ill or injured patients recover and improve basic life skills. They do this…

website, I came across the job opening for an Occupational Therapist Amputation Rehab Coordinator at your facility. After going through the requirements and qualifications listed, I concluded, I would be a valuable candidate for this position and it would be a great pleasure to be a member of your professional team at the Regional Amputation Center. As a recent graduate as a generalist occupational therapist from Bay Path University’s accredited occupational therapy program, I possess the…

This was actually the first time I did self assessment on myself as Physical Therapist Assistance. As per self assessment result, I can say that I am happy to choose my career as Physical Therapist Assistance. I discovered that I am a type of person who likes to help people whether they are my patients or my colleagues. I am a type of person who will placed the needs of patients before me and actively listen to patient’s needs, respect them and where they came from or their background. I am…

Occupational therapy is a field in which many people still questions its role and value in terms of health related quality of life benefits for people who have disabilities and other health conditions that minimizes their everyday functions. However, numerous emergent studies support and solidify substantial positive impact of occupational therapy interventions in helping individuals overcome any of the things that may limit their ability to do task and fully live meaningful lives. Additionally…