1. By: Qua Hill

2.  An Occupational Therapists treat injured, ill, or disable patients through therapeutic use of everyday activities  Therapists teach patients how to use the appropriate adaptive equipment, such as leg braces, wheelchairs, and eating aids.

3.  Observe patients doing tasks and review their medical history.  Evaluate a patient’s condition and needs.  Educate a patient’s family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient.  Recommend special equipment and instruct the patient how to use that equipment.  Assess and record the patients’ activities and progress for the patient evaluations, for billing, and for reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers.  They work for mental health settings where they help patients who suffer development disabilities.

4.  A therapist spend a lot of time on their feet while working with patients.  They are also required to lift and move patients heavy equipment.

5.  You will need a master’s and doctoral programs require at least 24 weeks of supervised fieldwork.  No it does not have co-op programs recommended.  Health Care

6.  The median annual wage for occupational therapist was $75,400 in May 2012.

7.  My career is projected to grow from 2012-2022 by 29%.  You will have to stem from patients with autism spectrum disorder.

8.  A similar occupation would be an Athletic Trainer and Exercise Physiologists.

9.  Physical Therapist/ Occupational Therapist- Home Health  It is a full-time job.

10.  Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists for home health therapy visits primarily in Chicago.  You will need a current Occupational Therapy License in the State of Illinois, graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree in Occupational Therapy.