Occupational therapy includes a variety of jobs working with patients ranging from children to the elderly. The demand for occupational therapists, assistants and aides is expected to grow -- all three occupations are among the select group of jobs the federal government expects to expand by more than 29% through 2020. ...

Occupational therapists handle a variety of jobs working with many different kinds of patients, from children and the elderly to those with chronic disabilities. The goal of occupational therapists is to help patients recover mobility and the ability to accomplish everyday tasks. Becoming an occupational therapist requires a master's degree, but the years of work can be worthwhile to those who want a positi ...

[caption id="attachment_1127" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Occupational Therapist Jobs, Salary & Education Information"][/caption] Occupational therapists develop therapeutic treatment plans to help patients overcome injuries, illnesses and disabilities. The aim of occupational therapists is to help patients return to full and satisfying lives by giving them the ability to handle activities r ...