Career Opportunities

• Assist patients recovering from surgeries, injuries, or illnesses.
• Support rehabilitation for stroke, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.

• Work with elderly and long-term care residents on activities of daily living (ADLs) like dressing, bathing, and grooming.
• Help maintain residents' independence and quality of life.

• Provide therapy in clients' homes, assisting with home modifications, adaptive equipment, and self-care activities.
• Offer family and caregiver training to ensure continuity of care.

• Support clients in hand therapy, pediatric therapy, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
• Work under the supervision of an occupational therapist to restore function for clients with chronic conditions or post-surgery needs.

Rehabilitation Centers

• Focus on physical rehabilitation for clients recovering from major accidents, strokes, or brain injuries.
• Help with task adaptation, use of assistive technology, and regaining independence.

Public and Private Schools (K-12)

• Support students with developmental delays, sensory processing issues, and fine motor challenges.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to create and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.

• Provide services to infants and toddlers (0-3 years) with developmental delays.
• Engage in play-based therapy to support cognitive, physical, and emotional development.

• Serve as OTA program faculty, teaching future OTAs.
• Participate as fieldwork coordinators, helping students secure clinical placements.

Community Health Centers

• Provide occupational therapy services for underserved populations.
• Offer education on wellness and injury prevention for community members.

• Work with organizations serving individuals with disabilities, veterans, or individuals with special needs.
• Lead support groups, recreational therapy, or social skills programs.

Vocational Rehabilitation Centers

• Assist individuals in returning to the workforce after injury or illness.
• Support job skills training, job modifications, and return-to-work programs.

• Address mental health challenges by supporting clients in building social, coping, and daily living skills.
• Utilize therapeutic activities and crafts to promote wellness and emotional regulation.

• Support individuals with substance use disorders in rebuilding life skills.
• Use creative and therapeutic activities to promote mental well-being and self-sufficiency.

• Provide therapy for individuals recovering from hand, wrist, or finger injuries.
• Fabricate splints and support hand strengthening exercises under OT supervision.

• Work with children who have sensory processing disorders or autism.
• Use play-based activities to help children regulate their sensory needs.

• Facilitate adaptive sports for clients with disabilities.
• Support inclusion in recreational activities, such as sports, hiking, and adaptive yoga.

• Work in private clinics or start a private practice.
• Offer home visits, wellness coaching, and holistic health services.

• Create and sell adaptive equipment, therapy tools, and sensory products.
• Work as a consultant for hospitals, therapy clinics, or assistive technology companies.

• Provide remote therapy services for individuals in rural or underserved areas.
• Use virtual platforms to deliver assessments, consultations, and support.

• Assist older adults in staying at home safely by modifying living spaces.
• Recommend equipment (like grab bars) and home adjustments to improve safety and access.

• Focus on preventive care, stress management, and well-being for all age groups.
• Support corporate wellness programs and offer employee well-being workshops.

• Coordinate and supervise student fieldwork placements for OTA programs.
• Support students in their clinical rotations and maintain compliance with accreditation standards.

Rehabilitation Aide Supervisor / Manager

• Oversee rehabilitation aides and therapy support staff.
• Manage clinic schedules, maintain compliance, and support quality improvement initiatives.

Health and Wellness Coaches

• Work with clients on goal-setting, stress management, and developing healthy routines.
• Promote well-being and a balanced lifestyle as part of health coaching services.