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A program that prepares individuals to assist patients limited by physical, cognitive, psychosocial, mental, developmental, and learning disabilities, as well as adverse environmental conditions, to maximize their independence and maintain optimum health through a planned mix of acquired skills, performance motivation, environmental adaptations, assistive technologies, and physical agents. Courses concentrate on: the basic medical sciences, psychology, sociology, patient assessment and evaluation, standardized and non-standardized tests and measurements, assistive and rehabilitative technologies, ergonomics, environmental health, special education, vocational counseling, health education and promotion, and professional standards and ethics.

Top Schools For Occupational Therapy Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA		$39,183 16,751 187 Bachelor's (24), Master's (127),
Doctoral (36)
Towson University
Towson, MD		$18,232 17,148 131 Certificate (9), Bachelor's (42),
Master's (80)
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA		$17,988 24,280 131 Bachelor's (32), Master's (99)
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH		$26,713 12,591 120 Certificate (2), Bachelor's (56),
Master's (62)
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX		$14,340 8,483 115 Certificate (2), Master's (112),
Doctoral (1)
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY		$17,740 14,008 103 Bachelor's (56), Master's (47)
SUNY University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY		$16,190 19,177 101 Bachelor's (47), Master's (54)
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI		$20,894 19,547 100 Bachelor's (43), Master's (57)
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO		$31,342 11,169 93 Bachelor's (36), Master's (57)
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN		$31,640 3,797 87 Bachelor's (26), Master's (61)
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Occupational Therapy Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 48 1%
Associate 111 2%
Bachelor's 782 18%
Master's 3,385 76%
Doctoral 140 3%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 391 9%
Female 4,075 91%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 236 5%
Black or African American 259 6%
Hispanic or Latino 193 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 14 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 3,321 76%
Other/Unknown 361 8%
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Occupational Therapy Internships

Job Title:Occupational Therapist - 93358 Rehabilitation
Description:Reference Code: 93358Position Summary:Description/Purpose Of Position: Responsible for providing a comprehensive evaluation of performance components affecting ADL functioning and providing goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum...>
Company:Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Location:Las Vegas, NV
Posted:5/17/2013
Source:Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Job Title:Occupational Therapist / Therapy (OT)
Description:Therapeutic day school setting. Part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) needed to work 2-3 days per week at a near west suburban therapeutic day school. The caseload includes about 50 students between the ages of 3-14 with Autism, ED and BD.>
Company:Allied Health Professionals
Location:Illinois
Posted:5/15/2013
Source:Allied Health Professionals LLC
Job Title:Manager Therapy Rehab (West Campus)
Description:PURPOSE Direct, manage and coordinate the department's daily inpatient/outpatient operations related to the provision of therapy services and provide clinical direction to therapists, technicians and students; promote, facilitate and lead...>
Company:Texas Children's Hospital
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:4/3/2013
Source:Texas Children's Hospital
Job Title:Certified Occupational Therapy Asst. - PRN Job
Description:About the Organization: EEO/Drug-Free Employer Description: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA / Occupational Therapy Our Company: HCR ManorCare the leading provider of short- and long-term medical and rehabilitation care is...>
Company:HCR Manor Care
Location:Carmel, IN
Posted:5/17/2013
Source:HCR ManorCare
Job Title:Occupational Therapist PRN
Description:Occupational Therapist PRNPOSITION SUMMARY: Major Tasks, Duties, And ResponsibilitiesPlans, organizes, coordinates and administers treatments of patients referred to Occupational Therapy exercising professional judgment, knowledge and...>
Company:Kingwood Medical Center
Location:Kingwood, TX
Posted:5/7/2013
Source:Kingwood Medical Center
Job Title:Schools- Occupational Therapy Job Opening
Description:ARE YOU AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST WONDERING WHAT YOUR NEXT STEP IS IN YOUR CAREER? Bilingual Therapies may have the answer for you. We are currently partnering with a school district in Los Angeles, CA who is hiring a full time OT for the...>
Company:Bilingual Therapies
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Posted:5/16/2013
Source:Bilingual Therapies
Job Title:Clinical Psychologist (Couples And Family Therapy)
Description:Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 888160Salary: To be determined by Professional Standard Board of your peers and based on your education, experience, and professional accomplishments.DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSClinical...>
Company:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Location:Pensacola, FL
Posted:5/22/2013
Source:United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Title:Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Wareham PRN
Description:-Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Wareham PRN(Job Number: 082100)DescriptionWe are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist Assistant to work per diem for our company. You will work in a team where you will...>
Company:Kindred
Location:Wareham, MA
Posted:5/16/2013
Source:Kindred
Job Title:Phys/Occup Therapy Asst
Description:An Exercise Therapy Technologist assists the Physical or Occupational Therapists in prescribed physical/occupational therapy programs for patients, to restore body function, manage movement disorders, relieve pain, and disability arising...>
Company:Saudi Aramco
Location:Pennsylvania
Posted:5/8/2013
Source:Saudi Aramco
Job Title:California - School Based Occupational Therapy Job (Bilingual)
Description:Bilingual Therapies is now seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time position in a school district near Stockton, CA. Position starts immediately and offers the opportunity to extend through summer and the 2013-14 school year.>
Company:Bilingual Therapies
Location:Stockton, CA
Posted:5/14/2013
Source:Bilingual Therapies

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