Occupational Therapist
Love finding creative solutions to everyday challenges?
OTs help students develop skills they need for learning, writing, getting dressed, using tools, managing sensory needs, and participating in everyday school activities.
Your impact: Help students overcome challenges, build independence, and find new ways to participate and succeed.
Could This Be Me?
You might enjoy being an Occupational Therapist if you:
- Love helping people solve problems
- Enjoy figuring out how things work
- Are creative and like finding different solutions
- Enjoy science and learning about the human body
- Are patient and encouraging
- Like hands-on activities
- Enjoy working with children and teenagers
- Get excited when someone learns a new skill or becomes more independent
What Would My Day Look Like?
Every day can be different! An Occupational Therapist might:
- Work with students individually or in small groups
- Help students develop fine motor and coordination skills
- Support students with sensory needs
- Help students build independence with everyday tasks
- Recommend tools, equipment, or strategies that make activities easier
- Help students participate more successfully in classroom routines
- Work with teachers and families to support student needs
- Track progress and adjust strategies as students grow
How Do I Get There?
High School → Bachelor's Degree/Prerequisite Courses → Graduate Occupational Therapy Program → Clinical Training → Licensure → Occupational Therapist
While you're in high school, explore courses related to biology, anatomy, psychology, health science, child development, and human behavior.