Outlook for the occupational therapy profession

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupational therapy is one of the fastest growing professions.  This means that more and more clients requiring occupational therapy.  As OTs and OTAs, we recognize the demand, but we must also work to fill that need. 

Along with generating awareness of the profession, we must also generate a desire to choose OT as a career.  Click here for a narrative of the education required, work environment, salary expectations and the job outlook. 

US News and World Reports places Occupational Therapy on the 31 Best Careers list

Based on salary, flexibility, stress, working environment and advancement potential within the field, occupational therapy has again been recognized as an outstanding career choice.

According to  US News the field of Occupational Therapy is a smart choice and the job of occupational therapist  is

 described as a "challenging career that's best for creative, practical people who find satisfaction in small successes." 

Read the U.S. News's " Best Careers for a Changing Job Landscape."

Education in the Pacific Northwest

Idaho State University is Idaho's  occupational therapy school.  As of 2007, those entering the program will earn a master's degree in occupational therapy (MOT). 

Please click here  to access the complete list of schools in the Pacific Northwest for both occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.

Links to learn more about Occupational Therapy

ISU Occupational Therapy Program

Brown Mackie Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA)

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