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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

Most Selective:
Columbia University

Least Selective:
University of Texas - El Paso

Largest:
Ohio State University

Smallest:
Midwestern University - Downers Grove

Most Expensive:
Columbia University

Least Expensive:
South Plains College

Best Academics:
Nova Southeastern University

Best Social Life:
University of Florida

Most Diverse:
Nova Southeastern University

Hottest Guys:
Florida Gulf Coast University

Hottest Girls:
James Madison University

Smartest Guys:
Washington University in St. Louis

Smartest Girls:
Howard University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA		$39,183 16,751 157 Bachelor's (16), Master's (123),
Doctoral (18)
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX		$14,340 8,483 132 Certificate (12), Master's (120),
Doctoral (0)
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA		$16,530 24,280 118 Bachelor's (40), Master's (78)
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH		$26,713 12,591 115 Certificate (7), Bachelor's (50),
Master's (58)
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI		$20,894 19,547 112 Bachelor's (47), Master's (65)
Towson University
Towson, MD		$18,232 17,148 92 Certificate (1), Bachelor's (29),
Master's (61), Doctoral (1)
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY		$17,740 14,008 87 Bachelor's (49), Master's (38)
St. Augusting Health Sciences
St Augustine, FL		Unknown Unknown 79 Master's (43), Doctoral (36)
SUNY University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY		$13,380 19,368 77 Bachelor's (31), Master's (46)
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN		$30,168 3,797 74 Bachelor's (24), Master's (50)
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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- (Outpat.)- Phys.Med. & Rehab.
Description:Position Summary The incumbent in this position is a staff therapist who participates in the evaluation and treatment of patients based upon current principles and practices of OT. These functions are performed in accordance with all...
Company:Children's Medical Center
Location:Dallas, TX
Posted:5/12/2012
Source:Children's Medical Center
Job Title:Occupational Therapist (OT) Part time
Description:Occupational Therapist (OT) Part time City: Bronx Job ID: 20571 ------------ VNSNYs Rehabilitation Services department is made up of more than 520 physical, occupational and speech language therapists. Our skilled rehabilitation therapists...
Company:Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Location:New York, NY
Posted:3/27/2012
Source:Visiting Nurse Service of New York
Job Title:Occupational Therapist / Therapy (OT)
Description:School setting. West suburban school district has a need for an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide OT services over the summer. The caseload includes children from the ages of 5-21 with various diagnoses. Some of the work...
Company:Allied Health Professionals
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:Allied Health Professionals LLC
Job Title:Occupational Therapist - OT
Description:Maxim Staffing Solutions is seeking Occupational Therapists for full time Summer work in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, PA. Working experience in a hospital setting is preferred. A Certified Occupational Therapist who, in collaboration...
Company:Maxim Healthcare Services
Location:Pittsburgh, PA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Maxim Healthcare Services
Job Title:COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - 64145 Allied Health
Description:COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (FT days) SV Reference Code: 64145 Position Summary: Description/Purpose Of Position: Responsible for carrying out goal oriented treatments established by the Occupational Therapist to...
Company:Valley Health System
Location:Las Vegas, NV
Posted:5/1/2012
Source:The Valley Health System
Job Title:Occupational Therapist
Description:Responsibilities Work on a busy inpatient psychiatric unit as needed to cover vacations. This is a Per Diem position. The occupational therapist supports the mission, vision and values of Faulkner Hospitals psychiatric service by providing...
Company:Faulkner Hospital
Location:Boston, MA
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:Faulkner Hospital
Job Title:SUMMER WORK! Barnstable, MA Occupational Therapy
Description:Part Time Pediatric caseload close to Barnstable, MA for the Summer! 6 week assignment working 10-15 hours a week. Easy caseload so a great way to make a little extra money and help out a wonderful group of children in need! Vacationing in...
Company:Sunbelt Staffing
Location:Barnstable, MA
Posted:5/10/2012
Source:Sunbelt Staffing
Job Title:Occupational Therapist Per Diem
Description:Provides Occupational Therapy assessment and therapeutic interventions to individuals within a wide range of diagnoses including general medical, orthopedic, neurologic and cardiovascular in the area of functional activities related to...
Company:Dignity Health
Location:Redwood City, CA
Posted:5/17/2012
Source:Dignity Health
Job Title:Exercise Therapy Technologist
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:Houston, TX
Posted:1/29/2012
Source:Saudi Aramco
Job Title:COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - 64145 Occupational Therapist
Description:COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (FT days) SV Reference Code: 64145 Position Summary: Description/Purpose Of Position: Responsible for carrying out goal oriented treatments established by the Occupational Therapist to...
Company:Valley Health System
Location:Las Vegas, NV
Posted:5/1/2012
Source:The Valley Health System

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