Career
Occupational Therapists
Healthcare & Medical
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,749
Prospects
Low
Employed in Australia
24,000
Growth
Moderate growth
Overview
Occupational Therapists assess functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, and provide therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- assessing clients' emotional psychological developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
- assessing clients' functional potential in their home leisure work and school environments and recommending environmental adaptations to maximise their performance
- planning and directing programs through the use of vocational recreational remedial social and educational activities on an individual and group basis
- providing advice to family members carers employers and teachers about adapting clients' home leisure work and school environments
- providing adaptive equipment such as wheel chairs and splints to assist clients to overcome their functional limitations
- working with other Health Professionals in overall case management of clients
- working with other professionals in providing specialist advice to specific client groups such as those requiring driver rehabilitation third-party compensation and medico-legal representation
- recording clients' progress and maintaining professional relationships in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and ethical guidelines
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Short Courses Available
- Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health
- Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
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