Career Option: Occupational Therapist

Eligibility

To be eligible for the post of occupational therapist, one has to clear 10+2 examination with major subjects like:-Physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology.

How to become Occupational Therapist

Students interested to enter this profession should clear the entrance examination conducted by various universities. They can then take admissions in various colleges and universities. They have to clear all the 4 years of a bachelor’s degree and then can join various hospitals and clinics. They have to take trainings and pass the internship exams. They can then do a post graduation degree in the field of occupational therapists.

Job profile of Occupational Therapist

• The key responsibility of an occupational therapist is to provide treatments for various disabilities.
• The key responsibility of an occupational therapist is to evaluate the environment and provide necessary facilities for the patients.
• The key responsibility of an occupational therapist is to work as a team coordinator.
• The key responsibility of an occupational therapist is to serve the society by providing the best possible treatments for the patients.
• The key responsibility of an occupational therapist is to work on prescribing the best possible treatments for the physically and mentally challenged citizens and individuals.

Salary Range for Occupational Therapist

The starting salary given to the occupational therapist starts from Rs 10,000 per month. It goes on increasing with the experience and position.