You might hire an occupational therapist to:
- Help a child suffering from movement impairment to participate in daily activities
Help patients improve their sensory and motor abilities after suffering from a debilitating injury, illness, or event, such as an accident or a stroke
Teach playing skills, learning strategies, and self-care to children with autism
- Assist patients with brain injuries to reintegrate back into the community
- Teach a newly rehabilitating patient how to use their prosthesis
- Help a patient minimize pain from arthritis — and to optimize daily activity
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts in occupational therapy | Analytical skills for collecting information from diverse sources in order to solve complex problems |
| One to three years of experience as an occupational therapist | Strong organizational skills |
| License to practice occupational therapy where company is located | An affinity for providing occupational therapy with compassion |
| Ability to effectively communicate with patients, caregivers, and other occupational therapists | Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills |
| Patience and empathy | Flexibility in the field |
