"Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants focus on the things you want and need to do in your daily life. Occupational therapy intervention uses everyday life activities (occupations) to promote health, well-being, and your ability to participate in the important activities in your life. This includes any meaningful activity that a person wants to accomplish, including taking care of yourself and your family, working, volunteering, going to school, among many others."
Degree Required: Master's Degree
Median Pay (2023): $96,370
Job Outlook 2022-2032: 12% increase (much faster than average)
Murphy Deming (Mary Baldwin University)
Radford University Carilion (Master's) **NEW FOR 2024**
Radford University Carilion (Doctorate) **NEW FOR 2024**
Virginia Commonwealth University