Occupational Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.

Salary: $80,150

Education: Most occupational therapists enter the occupation with a master's degree in occupational therapy. In 2017, there were about 200 occupational therapy programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, part of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Demand or need for this Profession: Employment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 21 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupational therapists.

Reflection: I would not like to become an Occupational Therapist because I don't like that kind of jobs and I'm probably going to become a video game developer or find a sports career.