Occupational Therapist Job Analysis

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Upon conducting a job search on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 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 necessary skills to adapt and work in a fast pace environment. As mentioned on my resume, my experience includes multiple fieldwork experiences where I received proficient training on

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