Preparing people with disabilities for independent living in the community. Designing tools and equipment or recommending environmental modifications to enable stroke victims to be productive in their home or work place. Working in private practice with children with developmentally delays to help them utilize and strengthen activities of childhood such as play, self-care, and social interactions. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupational therapy is one of the ten fastest growing professions in the country. Occupational therapists consistently rate the field of occupational therapy as having high job satisfaction and low job stress.
Occupational therapy is a very special field for a very special kind of person.
Perhaps it is for you.